Zinc Chloride

Product Code : SCL-LC-12201

Zinc Chloride (SKU SCL-LC-12201), also called zinc(II) chloride or zinc dichloride, is a hygroscopic, corrosive inorganic salt used for solution preparation, zinc-ion studies and methods such as the Lucas test for alcohols. College chemistry labs, supervised school labs and analytical laboratories stock it. The supplier is Science Lab Supplies, which serves schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors from Ambala, India.

Specifications

Zinc chloride has the formula ZnCl2 and readily draws moisture from the air, so it must be kept tightly closed and weighed quickly with dry tools. It can damage the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Grade, hydrate form and net weight are printed on the label and confirmed on your quotation.

Applications and Experiments for Zinc Chloride

The anhydrous salt, dissolved in concentrated hydrochloric acid, makes Lucas reagent, which distinguishes primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols by how fast they turn cloudy. The salt is also used to prepare zinc solutions, study zinc and chloride ions and show how hygroscopic solids take up water.

• Class 12 chemistry: Lucas test for classifying alcohols.
• Salt analysis practicals involving the zinc ion and the chloride ion.
• Demonstrations of hygroscopic salts and solution behaviour.
• Analytical and research methods that specify zinc chloride.

Wear gloves, eye protection and a lab coat; if the salt or its solution touches skin or eyes, rinse at once with plenty of water and follow the Safety Data Sheet.

Standard Scope of Supply

The zinc chloride container is supplied in the pack size quoted, with a label showing batch, grade and hazard details, the Safety Data Sheet, and outer packaging with a tamper seal and export documentation. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.

Packing, MOQ and Lead Time

Ask for one pack or for stock covering several practical batches; the quotation gives the packing, delivery time and price for exactly that amount. Other zinc salts and further chemistry lab equipment in India can be priced alongside.

As a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Rwanda, South Africa, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia. Reach us through the contact page, compile a list in the enquiry cart, or consult the lab tender page for institutional orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is zinc chloride corrosive?
Yes. It can damage or irritate the eyes, skin and mucous membranes, so handle it with gloves, eye protection and a lab coat, avoid dust, and keep it away from incompatible metals and strong bases.

Why must zinc chloride be kept tightly closed?
It is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture from the air, which makes it cake and changes its effective strength. Open the container only when needed and close it straight after dispensing.

Who supplies the Zinc Chloride?
Science Lab Supplies, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India, sends it from Ambala to colleges, schools and distributors, and each quotation confirms grade, form and pack size.

Is zinc chloride used for the Lucas test?
Yes. Anhydrous zinc chloride dissolved in concentrated hydrochloric acid forms Lucas reagent, used in supervised Class 12 and college practicals to classify alcohols.

Related Zinc and Chloride Salts

Salt-analysis and solution practicals often compare one metal ion across several salts, or one anion across several metals. These four reagents from the same range add two more zinc salts and two more chlorides to a zinc chloride order.

• Zinc Sulphate — zinc salt for sulphate teaching and zinc-ion demonstrations.
• Zinc Acetate — zinc acetate for hydrolysis and qualitative work.
• Ammonium Chloride — chloride salt for ammonium tests, sublimation and buffers.
• Magnesium Chloride Crystal — inorganic magnesium salt for teaching and analysis.

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Last updated: 25 September 2026