White granules or powder. Soluble in water, soluble in methanol, ethanol, glycerol, propanol, ethyl ether, do not dissolve in liquid chlorine. Deliquescence of the strong, and with dissolved metal oxides and fiber properties. Molten zinc chloride has good electrical conductivity properties. Hot when the smoke generated strong. Corrosive. Toxic! Relative density of 2.91 (25 ℃ / 4 ° C) melting point of 283 ° C.
It is mainly used as dehydrator and catalyst in organic synthesis industry and mordant, mercerizator, starch gum and preservative in dyeing industry. It is also used in battery, toughened paper manufacturing, electroplating medicine, wood preserving, agricultural chemical, solder and pigment。

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