Title: Ammonium Pentachlorozincate
CAS Registry Number: 14639-98-6
Synonyms: Zinc ammonium chloride
Molecular Formula: Cl5H12N3Zn
Molecular Weight: 296.79
Percent Composition: Cl 59.73%, H 4.08%, N 14.16%, Zn 22.04%
Line Formula: ZnCl2.3NH4Cl
Literature References: Prepn: Klug, Alexander,
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 66, 1056 (1944).
Properties: Hygroscopic, orthorhombic, bipyramidal crystals. d 1.81. Sublimes at 340° without melting if absolutely dry. Very sol in water.
Density: d 1.81
Use: In manuf of dry cells; as flux for welding, soldering, galvanizing.