Tin(II) sulfate (SnSO4)-Powder

Characteristic




Tin(II) sulfate (SnSO4) is a chemical compound. It is a white solid that can absorb enough moisture from the air to become fully dissolved, forming an aqueous solution; this property is known as deliquescence. 




Chemical formula:SnSO4

Molar mass: 214.773 g/mol

Appearance: white-yellowish crystalline solid deliquescent

Density: 5.15 g/cm3

Melting point: 378 °C (712 °F; 651 K)

Boiling point: decomposes to SnO2 and SO2

Solubility in water:33 g/100 mL (25 °C)

Crystal structure:Primitive orthorhombic

  

Application

 

It is used in tin plating baths and it is a precursor for tin metal.