Zinc chloride is used in mineral processing and metallurgical applications.
Zinc chloride is a highly versatile, white crystalline, and deliquescent inorganic salt widely used in industrial, chemical, and medical applications. It acts as a powerful flux for soldering and galvanizing, a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, and is used in water treatment, fiber production, and to treat zinc deficiencies. It is highly soluble in water but poses significant health risks as it is corrosive to skin, eyes, and the respiratory system
Common Uses
Fluxing Agent: Used to remove oxides from metal surfaces during soldering, welding, and galvanizing.
Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic reactions and in the production of dyes, phenols, and other compounds.
Industrial Applications: Utilized in textile processing, wood preservation, and as a fire-proofing agent.
Water Treatment & Chemicals: Acts as a disinfectant and in the manufacture of dry cell batteries.
Medical: Used to treat zinc deficiencies in total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
