ZnCl — Properties & Data | MatWorld

ZnCl

ceramic

· JVASP-126724· ZnCl

Zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) is an inorganic ionic ceramic compound that functions as a versatile chemical intermediate and specialized material in both industrial chemistry and emerging applications. It is widely used as a catalyst, desiccant, and flux in metallurgical processes, wood preservation, and textile manufacturing, while also serving as a precursor in synthesis of advanced materials and battery electrolytes. Engineers select zinc chloride for applications requiring strong hygroscopic behavior, chemical reactivity, or ionic conductivity, though its hygroscopic nature and corrosive character in molten form demand careful handling and containment.

metal galvanizing and surface treatmentcatalyst for chemical synthesiswood preservation and flame retardantbattery electrolytes and ionic conductorsdesiccant and moisture controlflux for soldering and welding

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	3.997	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.5858	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2875	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

ZnCl

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Electrical Properties

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental