Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Zinc nitrate is a highly deliquescent substance which is usually prepared by dissolving zinc in nitric acid. It can be used as a mordant in dyeing. An example reaction gives a precipitate of zinc carbonate:Zn(NO3)2 + Na2CO3 → ZnCO3 + 2 NaNO3.Conditions/substances to avoid are: reducing agents organic materials metal powders heat and flame cyanides sodium hypophosphite tin(IV) chloride phosphorus thiocyanates carbon and sulfur.Zinc nitrate is soluble in both water and alcohol.
