Ammonium hexachlorostannate
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| IUPAC name
diazanium; tin(4+); hexachloride
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| Other names
Ammonium hexachlorostannate(IV), ammonium tin chloride, stannic ammonium chloride, diammonium hexachlorostannate, pink salt
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.037.288 |
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| Properties | |
| Cl6H8N2Sn | |
| Molar mass | 367.49 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White acidic crystals |
| Density | 2.5 g/cm3 |
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| H315, H319, H335, H412 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ammonium hexachlorostannate (also known as pink salt) is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula (NH4)2SnCl6.[1][2][3]
Synthesis
[edit]A reaction of pure tin tetrachloride with ammonium chloride:[4]
- SnCl4 + 2NH4Cl → (NH4)2SnCl6
Physical properties
[edit]The compound is composed of white crystals and is a corrosive agent.[5]
Use
[edit]The compound is used as a mordant in dyeing.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ammonium Hexachlorostannate". American Elements. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Ammonium hexachlorostannate(IV), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals | Fisher Scientific". Fisher Scientific. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Ammonium hexachlorostannate(iv)". NIST. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b Brauer, Georg (2 December 2012). Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry V1. Elsevier. p. 731. ISBN 978-0-323-16127-5. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ Rabald, E. (2 December 2012). Corrosion Guide. Elsevier. p. 772. ISBN 978-0-444-60005-9. Retrieved 23 August 2024.