Zinc nitrate

Zinc nitrate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Zn(NO3)2. It contains zinc and nitrate ions.

Properties
Zinc nitrate is a colorless solid. It dissolves in water. It reacts with bases to make zinc hydroxide. It reacts with sodium carbonate to make zinc carbonate.

Preparation
It can be made by reacting zinc metal or zinc oxide with nitric acid.

Uses
It can be used as a mordant. It is also used as a source of zinc ions.

Related pages
Zinc sulfate
Zinc sulfide

Category:Nitrates
Category:Zinc compounds