Zr4+ (SO42−)2] | |
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| Other names zirconium disulfate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.035.162 |
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| Zr(SO4)2(H2O)x ( x = 0, 4, 5, 7) | |
| Molar mass | 285.35 g/mol (anhydrous) 355.40 g/mol (tetrahydrate) |
| Appearance | White solids |
| Density | 3.22 g/cm3 (anhydrous) 2.85 g/cm3 (tetrahydrate) |
| 52.5 g/100 mL (tetrahydrate) | |
Refractive index (nD) | 1.646 |
| Structure | |
| orthorhombic | |
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LD50 (median dose) | 3500 mg/kg (rat, oral)[1] |
| Related compounds | |
Othercations | Titanium sulfate;Hafnium sulfate |
Related compounds | Zirconyl sulfate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Zirconium(IV) sulfate is the name for a family of inorganic compounds with the formula Zr(SO4)2(H2O)n where n = 0, 4, 5, or 7. These species are related by the degree of hydration. At least some members of the series containoxo ligands since zirconyl (ZrO2+) is pervasive. These compounds are white or colorless solids that often are soluble in water.
Zirconium sulfate is prepared by the action ofsulfuric acid onzirconium oxide:
The anhydrous sulfate is also claimed.[2]
These compounds adopt complex structures featuring 7- and 8-coordinated Zr centres. Both water and sulfate serve asligands.[3][4]
Zirconium sulfate is used in tanning whiteleather, as acatalyst support, to precipitate proteins and amino acids, and as apigment stabilizer.
