Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate/Monohydrate Alternative names: Zinc Sulfate

Chemical Formula

ZnSO4

Description

Zinc Sulfate/Sulphate (ZnSO4) is a colorless crystalline, water-soluble chemical compound. It is used to supply zinc in animal feeds, fertilizers, and agricultural sprays. ZnSO4•7H2O is used in making lithopone, in coagulation baths for rayon, in electrolytes for zinc plating, as a mordant in dyeing, as a preservative for skins and leather.

An aqueous solution of zinc sulfate is widely used in animal footbaths as a treatment for foot rot in sheep and cattle. It is also claimed to be effective at removing moss from roofs. Spraying a mixture on moss will allow the wind to simply blow off the remaining debris; however, it is not recommended for use on lawns as it is as effective at removing grass. Zinc sulfate was once used in home acne remedies.

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