Molekula
Zinc sulfide
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Zinc sulfide is an inorganic compound used in phosphors, semiconductors, and optical coatings. It appears as a white to yellowish powder and is insoluble in water. CAS: 1314-98-3, Molecular formula: ZnS, Molecular weight: 97.46 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: None. Molekula supplies Zinc sulfide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — $56.10 per pack
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1 kg — $198.00 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white/teal tinge solid |
| Purity | ≥99.99% |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤10ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤10ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤10ppm |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤10ppm |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤10ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | ≤10ppm |
| Potassium (K) | ≤10ppm |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤10ppm |
| Strontium (Sr) | ≤10ppm |
| Barium (Ba) | ≤10ppm |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤10ppm |
| Chromium (Cr) | ≤10ppm |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤10ppm |
| Cobalt (Co) | ≤10ppm |
| Sodium (Na) | ≤10ppm |
| Aluminium (Al) | ≤10ppm |
| D50 | 5 um |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤10ppm |
| Titanium (Ti) | ≤10ppm |
| Lithium (Li) | ≤10ppm |
| Phosphorous (P) | ≤10ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White hexagonal crystals (wurtzite) |
| Melting Point | 1700 °C |
| Density | 4.04 g/cm³ (sphalerite) |
Source: PubChem CID 9833931 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 28795583 |
| CAS Number | 1314-98-3 |
| IUPAC Name | zinc sulfide |
| Molecular Formula | ZnS |
| Molecular Weight | 97.46 |
| Exact Mass | 95.9012 |
| SMILES | [S-2].[Zn+2] |
| InChIKey | DRDVZXDWVBGGMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/S.Zn/q-2;+2 |
| PubChem CID | 9833931 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 28309015 |
| Tariff Code | 2830908500 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Albalith
- Cleartran
- Cleartran; FV 40-1; FV 40-1 (sulfide); HD-S
- Irtran 2
- Sachtolith
- Sachtolith HD-S
- SACHTOTEC MD 300
- sulfanylidenezinc
- thioxozinc
- ZNI 08PB
Frequently asked questions
What is zinc sulfide used for?
Zinc sulfide is commonly used in phosphors, semiconductors, and as a pigment in paints and coatings.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of zinc sulfide?
The formula is ZnS and the molecular weight is 97.46 g/mol.
How should zinc sulfide be stored?
Zinc sulfide should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of zinc sulfide does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies zinc sulfide in high-purity laboratory grade.
Can Molekula supply zinc sulfide in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply zinc sulfide in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a zinc sulfide order?
Each order includes a certificate of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).
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