Stannous Chloride Dihydrate
Stannous Chloride Dihydrate is an inorganic tin compound widely used as a reducing agent and catalyst in chemical and industrial processes. It is also used in electroplating and analytical applications.
Available in Packaging : 25/50 kg HDPE Bag
Description
Properties | Specification | ||
Molecular formula | C₄H6NiO₄ | Appearance (Colour) | White |
Molar mass | 176.78 | Appearance (form) | Crystal or Powder |
Appearance | Green Solid | Titration by Iodine | 98.0-103.0% |
Odor | slight acetic acid | Iron (Fe) | < 0.003% |
Density | 1.798 (anyhdrous) 1.744 (tetrahydrate) | Sodium (Na) | < 0.01% |
Boiling point | 16.6 °C (tetrahydrate) | Lead (Pb) | < 0.01% |
Melting point | 250 °C (sublimes) | Calcium (Ca) | < 0.005% |
Solubility in water | Easily soluble in cold water, hot water | Potassium (K) | < 0.005% |
Solubility (Turbidity) | Clear | ||
Applications :
- Use as lube oil additive
- Use in tin galvanizing
- Acts as reducing agent while manufacturing polymers and dyes and printing textiles
- While manufacturing stannous salts (particularly the oxide, sulphate, octoate and 2- ethyl hexotate)
- While manufacturing pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, it acts as reducing agent
- As a reducing agent in the extraction and purification of precious metals
- Used as surface sensitizer prior to silvering in the manufacturing of mirrors
