Zirconium Sulfate (Zr(SO4)2)-Powder

Characteristic




Zirconium(IV) sulfate is the name for a family of inorganic compounds with the formula Zr(SO4)2(H2O)n where n = 0, 4, 5, 7. These species are related by the degree of hydration. They are white or colourless solids that are soluble in water.




Chemical formula：Zr(SO4)2(H2O)x ( x = 0, 4, 5, 7)

Molar mass：285.35 g/mol (anhydrous)

                       355.40 g/mol (tetrahydrate)

Appearance：white solids

Density：3.22 g/cm3 (anhydrous)

                2.85 g/cm3 (tetrahydrate)

Solubility in water：52.5 g/100 mL (tetrahydrate)

Refractive index (nD)：1.646

Crystal structure：orthorhombic




Application




Zirconium sulfate is used in tanning white leather, as a catalyst support, to precipitate proteins and amino acids, and as a pigment stabilizer.