Difference between revisions of "Stannous oxide"
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
| − | Contact causes irritation. Ingestion may cause vomiting and affect central nervous system. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever. | + | * Contact causes irritation. |
| − | + | * Ingestion may cause vomiting and affect central nervous system. | |
| − | Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/01564.htm MSDS 08/02/2000] | + | * Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever. |
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/01564.htm MSDS 08/02/2000] | ||
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 1080 | + | | 1080 C |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
Latest revision as of 14:03, 4 June 2022
Description
Dark brown to black powder. Stannous oxide as a Reducing agent. It is unstable in air converting to stannic oxide. Stannous oxide is used in Ceramic glazes and as a polishing material for Glass.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tin monoxide; tin protoxide; tin (II) oxide
Risks
- Contact causes irritation.
- Ingestion may cause vomiting and affect central nervous system.
- Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS 08/02/2000
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in acids and alkalis. Insoluble in water, ethanol.
| Composition | SnO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 21651-19-4 |
| Melting Point | 1080 C |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 134.69 |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979