IUPAC Name
Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
Cas Number
7446-19-7
HS Code
2833.29.30
Formula
ZnSO4
Appearance
White Powder
Common Names
White Vitriol
Packaging
25 Kg Bag
Brief Overview
The chemical formula for zinc sulphate monohydrate is ZnSO4·H2O, making it an inorganic substance. There are three different forms of zinc sulfate hydrate. The World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines includes zinc sulphate. In nature, the gunningite mineral contains the monohydrate.
Manufacturing Process
Sulfuric acid is the primary raw material used in the synthesis of zinc sulphate monohydrate. The process of producing sulfuric acid involves oxidizing sulfur dioxide gas to produce sulfur trioxide. Sulphur trioxide is then hydrated to obtain sulphuric acid. Sulfuric acid and zinc oxide combine to produce zinc sulfate.
Agriculture Industry
Zinc-deficient soils are treated using zinc sulfate monohydrate. Zinc is an essential component for several plant processes, such as photosynthesis, enzyme activation, and growth hormone production. Resolving zinc deficits improves the general growth and development of plants. In order to supplement fertilizers with zinc, it is also often added. Zinc sulfate monohydrate fertilizers guarantee that plants get enough zinc to grow healthily and guard against frequent shortages.