Zinc sulfide , 99.99%MetalsBasis, 3.3-4.3μm, powder , 1314-98-3

Synonym(s):
Zinc sulfide;Zinc sulphide;Zinc(II) sulfide;ZN536010;ZN536100

CAS NO.：1314-98-3

Empirical Formula: SZn

Molecular Weight: 97.46

MDL number: MFCD00011301

EINECS: 215-251-3

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 1700°C
• Boiling point: 1185°C (estimate)
• Density: 4.1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• solubility: insoluble in H2O, ethanol; soluble in dilute acid
• form: powder
• Specific Gravity: 4.1
• color: white to faint yellow
• Water Solubility: Soluble in acids. insoluble in water.
• Crystal Structure: CuCl type
• crystal system: Cube
• Merck: 14,10160
• Solubility Product Constant (Ksp): pKsp: α-ZnS 23.80;β-ZnS 21.60
• Space group: F43m
• Lattice constant:
  • a/nm: 0.53829
  • b/nm: 0.53829
  • c/nm: 0.53829
  • α/o: 90
  • β/o: 90
  • γ/o: 90
  • V/nm3: 0.156
• Dielectric constant: 1.7（Ambient）
• Stability: Stable. May react with water to give toxic hydrogen sulfide. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents. Air and moisture sensitive.
• InChI: InChI=1S/S.Zn
• InChIKey: WGPCGCOKHWGKJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: S=[Zn]

Description and Uses

Zinc sulfide (ZnS) is used as a pigment and to make white glass, rubber, and plastics. It is an ingredient in pesticides, luminous paints, and X-ray and television screens.

Safety

• Risk Statements: 31
• Safety Statements: 50A
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: ZH5400000
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 28309085