Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CAS No.
- 7646-78-8
- Molecular formula
- SnCl4
- EC No.
- 231-588-9
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Feature
It is manufactured via reaction of metallic tin with chlorine gas. Pure, anhydrous tin chloride is a colorless or pale-yellow liquid that is highly corrosive. When exposed to air, a whitish smoke with a pungent, hydrochloric acid-like odor is produced and tin butter (tin chloride pentahydrate) is formed. It is soluble in water and a variety of organic solvents.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Use of Tin Chloride
Tin chloride has been known since the early 15th century, when it was mentioned in the work of a Franciscan monk. From the 17th century onwards it was already being used commercially, at that time mainly in dyeing works. Since then several other industrial applications have been added.
Primarily tin chloride forms the basis for the production of many organotin compounds, which are then used as catalysts or polymer stabilizers in the production of plastics. Tin chloride is also used for coating container glass.
Additionally, it plays a role in various chemical reactions, for example as a catalyst for organic specialty chemicals, and is still used by dye works in rare instances. The properties that made tin chloride interesting for dye works over the centuries are still valid today for use in paints or as a dye, for example in colors such as aniline blue. The substance is also used in the tinning of electronic components.
Tin chloride can also be used in various degrees of dilution: 50%, 57% and 60% solutions in water are widespread, which are used in electroplating, as pickling agents or in the production of pearlescent pigments.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
It is important that the packaging is airtight and not prone to breaking.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
In its sealed original packaging, storage periods of at least 6 months are possible without loss of quality. Storage and transportation can be done in a variety of ways, from barrels to road tanks.