• J A Owolabi
• Eyitayo Marion Oloruntoba

This study comprehensively examines and presents the elemental, structural, morphological, and optical characteristics of Zinc Chloride (ZnCl₂) through the utilization of Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-vis). The preparation and characterization of zinc chloride through hydrothermal synthesis involves the creation of zinc chloride crystals using a hydrothermal reaction process. This yielded high-purity products with well-defined crystal structures. EDS analysis revealed that the molecular weight of zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) constitutes 79.76% of its total weight, while it contains 20.24% oxygen an impurity or contaminant within zinc chloride (ZnCl₂). Furthermore, SEM captures the rod-like crystal morphology of zinc chloride (ZnCl₂). UV-visible results illustrate a reduction in absorbance from an initial intensity from 3.4 to 0.9 within the wavelength range of 227 nm to 400 nm. Subsequently, the absorbance intensifies from 2.4 to 3.4, culminating in maximum absorbance at 227 nm wavelength. Notably, the hygroscopic characteristic of zinc chloride is verified following exposure to atmospheric conditions. This research firmly establishes zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) as a hygroscopic compound, showcasing its promising potential as a preservative and desiccant across diverse applications.

Zinc chloride, Characterization, SEM-EDS, SEM, and UV-visible

"Preparation and Characterization of Zinc Chloride through Hydrothermal Synthesis ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.f598-f603, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308570.pdf

"Preparation and Characterization of Zinc Chloride through Hydrothermal Synthesis ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppf598-f603, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308570.pdf