Zinc Sulphate
Zinc Sulphate is an essential inorganic compound widely used as a source of zinc in
agriculture, animal nutrition, and industrial applications. It helps in correcting zinc
deficiencies in crops, improving yield, and enhancing plant metabolism. Available in
monohydrate and heptahydrate forms, Zinc Sulphate is also used in animal feed supplements
and various chemical processes.
- Chemical Formula : ZnSO₄ (common forms: ZnSO₄·H₂O, ZnSO₄·7H₂O)
- Molecular Weight : 161.47 g/mol (anhydrous)
- Appearance : White crystalline powder or granules
- Solubility : Highly soluble in water
- Grade : Agriculture / Feed / Industrial
- Applications :
- Used as a fertilizer to correct zinc deficiency in soils and crops
- Improves growth and productivity in cereals, fruits, and vegetables
- Added in animal feed as a vital micronutrient supplement
- Utilized in water treatment and leather processing
- Industrial use in dyes, pigments, and electrolytic plating