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A8460112

Zinc , Stick -shaped, 99.9999%MetalsBasis , 7440-66-6

Synonym(s):
Granular Zinc;Zinc;Zinc 20 Mesh

CAS NO.:7440-66-6

Empirical Formula: Zn

Molecular Weight: 65.39

MDL number: MFCD00011291

EINECS: 231-175-3

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 420 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 907 °C(lit.)
Density  7.14 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor pressure  1 mm Hg ( 487 °C)
Flash point: 1 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  H2O: soluble
form  wire
Specific Gravity 7.14
color  Silvery-gray
Odor at 100.00?%. odorless
Resistivity 5.8 μΩ-cm, 20°C
Water Solubility  Soluble in water.
Sensitive  Air & Moisture Sensitive
Merck  14,10132
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 2 ppm; STEL 4 ppm
OSHA: TWA 2 ppm(5 mg/m3)
NIOSH: IDLH 25 ppm; TWA 2 ppm(5 mg/m3); STEL 4 ppm(10 mg/m3)
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with amines, cadmium, sulfur, chlorinated solvents, strong acids, strong bases. Air and moisture sensitive. Zinc powder is very flammable.
InChIKey HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 7440-66-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Zinc(7440-66-6)
EPA Substance Registry System Zinc (7440-66-6)

Description and Uses

Zinc (Zn) is a metallic element discovered by a German chemist, Andreas Marggraf, in 1746. It is environmentally ubiquitous and essential for life. It exhibits a strong tendency to react with both organic and inorganic compounds. Zinc is the 24th most abundant element, constitutes 0.027% bw of the Earth’s crust, and has five stable isotopes. The largest mineable amounts are found in Australia, Asia, and the United States. A recent estimate suggests that approximately 20% of the world’s population is at risk of Zn deficiency. However, free access to uncontrolled amounts of Zn in nutritional supplements is the most common cause of Zn excess. Both Zn deficiency and Zn excess contribute to human Zn toxicity.

Zinc is a constituent of many common alloys,including brass, bronze, Babbit metal, andGerman Silver. It is used to make householdutensils, castings, printing plates, buildingmaterials, electrical apparatus, dry-cell batteriesand many zinc salts. It is also used to galvanize sheet iron, bleaching bone glue andas a reducing agent in many organic reactions.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H302-H319-H335-H336-H351-H411
Precautionary statements  P202-P210-P273-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313
Hazard Codes  N,F,Xi,Xn
Risk Statements  52/53-50/53-17-15-36/37/38-51/53-36/37-22-19-40-11
Safety Statements  26-61-60-46-43-36-36/37-16
RIDADR  UN 3264 8/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  ZH1400000
3
Autoignition Temperature 460 °C
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  7904 00 00
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
Hazardous Substances Data 7440-66-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity Zinc is an essential nutrient and is not regarded as toxic. However, the metal fumes, its oxide fumes, and chloride fumes can produce adverse inhalation effects. (See Zinc Oxide and Zinc Chloride, Toxicity) Ingestion of soluble salts can cause nausea.

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