Stannous oxide
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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
Other Properties
Soluble in acids and alkalis. Insoluble in water, ethanol.
| Composition | SnO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 21651-19-4 |
| Melting Point | 1080 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 134.69 |
Hazards and Safety
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
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- 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