Chemistry:Zinc perchlorate

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Zinc perchlorate
Zinc(II) perchlorate.svg
Zinc perchlorate hexahydrate
Names
Other names
Zinc diperchlorate, zinc(II) perchlorate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 237-122-0
UNII
Properties
Cl2O8Zn
Molar mass 261.826
Appearance colorless solid
Density 2.252 g/cm3
Melting point 106 °C (223 °F; 379 K)
Boiling point 210 °C (410 °F; 483 K)
soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Zinc perchlorate is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Zn(ClO4)2 which forms the hexahydrate.[1][2]

Synthesis

Zinc perchlorate can be prepared by dissolving zinc oxide or zinc carbonate in perchloric acid:[3]

  • [math]\ce{ ZnO + 2HClO4 -> Zn(ClO4)2 + H2O }[/math]
  • [math]\ce{ ZnCO3 + 2HClO4 -> Zn(ClO4)2 + H2O + CO2 }[/math]

Chemical properties

The compound decomposes when heated to high temperatures and may explode if heated too strongly.

Like most other perchlorates such as copper perchlorate and lead perchlorate, zinc perchlorate is prone to deliquescence.

Zinc perchlorate can form complexes with ligands such as 8-aminoquinoline, tricarbohydrazide, and tetraphenylethylene tetratriazole.[4]

Physical properties

The compound forms a hexahydrate Zn(ClO4)2·6H2O.[5][6]

Zinc perchlorate forms a hygroscopic colorless solid, odorless, soluble in water and low-weight alcohols.

Uses

Zinc perchlorate is used as an oxidizing agent and catalyst.

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