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Zn(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Zinc acetate is a salt with the formula Zn(CH3CO2)2, which commonly occurs as the dihydrate Zn(CH3CO2)2·2H2O. Both the hydrate and the anhydrous forms are colorless solids that have been used as dietary supplements. Zinc acetates are prepared by the action of acetic acid on zinc carbonate or zinc metal. When used as a food additive, it has the E number E650.

Main applications

1. Chemical industry: catalyst, reagent in organic synthesis

2. Textile industry: dyeing of fabrics, fixing of dyes

3. Production of other zinc compounds: zinc oxide (ZnO), zinc carbonate

4. Medicine: has antiseptic properties.

Role in ceramic glazes

1. Flux (lowers the melting point), improves the flow of the glaze, makes the surface smoother. It is especially useful at medium and high temperatures (~1000–1250 °C).

2. Improves transparency and gloss: increases gloss, makes the glaze more transparent, stabilizes some silicate networks

3. Affects the crystallization and visual effect of the glaze

Effect on pigments

Zinc often changes the color of pigments because it participates in new crystalline phases.

With copper pigments (Cu): enhances green and turquoise colors

With cobalt (Co): can make blue brighter

With iron (Fe): forms brown and olive tones

With manganese (Mn): can give purple-brown hues

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Formula: Zn(C₂H₃O₂)₂· 2H₂O  (dihydrate)

Molecular Weight: 219.50 g/mol
Form: White crystalline solid
CAS Number: 5970-45-6
EC Number: 209-170-2
E number: E650
Density: 1.735 g/cm³
Synonyms: ZINC ACETATE, Zinc diacetate, Zinc(II) acetate, Acetic acid, zinc salt, Dicarbomethoxyzinc