Stannous Chloride is used for metallic surfaces or glass and plastic as a sensitizing agent in preparing glass and plastic for metalizing. Examples include mirrors, metalized glazing and electronic components on a plastic base.
Stannous Chloride Anhydrous is used as an intermediate catalyst in the production of many pharmaceutical products.
Stannous Chloride also acts as a powerful reducing agent for many processes.
Other uses of Stannous Chloride include but are not limited to:
Tin electroplating baths, Corrosion inhibitor, Art glass coloring, Polymers, Thermoplastic, elastomers, Soldering flux, Antioxidant, Sensitizes glass and plastic, Reducing agent for drilling, A catalyst in petrochemical refining, Tanning agent, Pharmaceuticals, Aluminum anodizing, Food and beverage preservative, Thin film, plating, Resins
Properties
Specification
Molecular formula
SnCl2
Appearance
Colourless Crystalline Solid.
Molar mass
189.60 (anhydrous) 225.63 (dihydrate)
Assay (as SnCl2H2O)
97% Min.
Density
3.95 g/cm3 (anhydrous) 2.71 g/cm3 (dihydrate)
Solubility
Should form clear soln. of 10 gms solid in 100 ml Conc. HCl at 300C very easily.
Melting point
247 °C (anhydrous) 37.7 °C (dihydrate)
Boiling point
623 °C (decomp.)
Solubility in water
83.9 g/100 ml (0 °C) Hydrolyses in hot water
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