Zirconium nitrate Property

Melting point:

decomposes at 100℃ [HAW93]

solubility 

very soluble in H2O; soluble in ethanol

form 

white hygroscopic crystals

color 

white hygroscopic crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

very soluble H2O; soluble alcohol [MER06]

CAS DataBase Reference

13746-89-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Zirconium nitrate (13746-89-9)

Safety

RIDADR 

2728

HazardClass 

5.1

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

13746-89-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272May intensify fire; oxidizer

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P220Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Zirconium nitrate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Physical Properties

The pentahydrate is a white crystalline solid; very hygroscopic; refractive index 1.60; very soluble in water; the aqueous solution acidic; soluble in alcohol.

Uses

Zirconium nitrate is used as a preservative, as an analytical standard for zirconium, and in making zirconium salts.

Preparation

Zirconium nitrate is prepared by reacting nitric acid with zirconium oxide:
ZrO2 + 4HNO3 → Zr(NO3)4 + 2H2O
The compound is crystallized as pentahydrate following evaporation to dryness.

Chemical Properties

white, very hygroscopic crystal(s) [MER06]

General Description

Zirconium(IV) nitrate is a white crystalline solid. Zirconium(IV) nitrate is soluble in water. Zirconium(IV) nitrate is noncombustible, but Zirconium(IV) nitrate will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in a fire or the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in an explosion. Toxic oxides of nitrogen are produced in fires involving Zirconium(IV) nitrate. Zirconium(IV) nitrate is used as a preservative.

Reactivity Profile

Mixtures of metal/nonmetal nitrates, such as Zirconium(IV) nitrate, with alkyl esters may explode owing to the formation of alkyl nitrates; mixtures a nitrate with phosphorus, tin (II) chloride, or other reducing agents may react explosively [Bretherick 1979. p. 108-109]. Dissolves in water to give an acid solution.

Health Hazard

Has only a mild pharmacological action. Inhalation of dust may irritate nose and throat. Contact with eyes or skin causes irritation.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by inhalation and ingestion. A powerful oxiQzer. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also NITRATES and ZIRCONIUM COMPOUNDS.