Synonyms: Tin (II) Chloride, Stannous Chloride, Tin Chloride Dihydrate, Tin Dichloride
CAS No.: 10025-69-1
Molecular formula: SnCl2,2H2O
Molecular weight: 225.63
Product Specifications
| Crystals | Solution | |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid | Colourless / yellowish solution |
| Density (g/cm3) | 2.71 | around 1.55 |
| Assay (as Sn) | min. 52% (on dry basis) | around 25% |
| Moisture | max. 5% | -- |
| Melting point | 37.7 °C | -- |
| Solubility in water | 83.9 g / 100 ml (0 °C) | -- |
Uses
- Major use is in tin-plating and for manufacture of tin sulphate salt.
- It is used in textile dyeing as a mordant, i.e. to fasten colours and give a brighter shade.
- Used as a catalyst in the formation of plastic polylactic acid (PLA) and acetone peroxide.
- As a reducing agent, tin chloride is also used in silvering of mirrors.
- Other minor uses include usage as reductant in organic reactions and for detection of gold compounds.
Packing
Crystals – 5 kg, 8 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg or 50 kg drums/containers with liner as required
Solution – 50 kg carboys on returnable / non-returnable basis