Ammonium hexachlorostannate

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Ammonium hexafluorochromate
Names
IUPAC name
diazanium; tin(4+); hexachloride
Other names
Ammonium hexachlorostannate(IV), ammonium tin chloride, stannic ammonium chloride, diammonium hexachlorostannate, pink salt
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 241-033-2
  • InChI=1S/6ClH.2H3N.Sn/h6*1H;2*1H3;/q;;;;;;;;+4/p-4
    Key: UDMAVAHFQCVSSE-UHFFFAOYSA-J
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Properties
Cl6H8N2Sn
Molar mass 367.49 g·mol−1
Appearance White acidic crystals
Density 2.5 g/cm3
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS07: Exclamation mark
Warning
H315, H319, H335, H412
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa).

Ammonium hexachlorostannate (also known as pink salt) is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula (NH4)2SnCl6.[1][2][3]

Synthesis

A reaction of pure tin tetrachloride with ammonium chloride:[4]

SnCl4 + 2NH4Cl → (NH4)2SnCl6

Physical properties

The compound is composed of white crystals and is a corrosive agent.[5]

Use

The compound is used as a mordant in dyeing.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Ammonium Hexachlorostannate". American Elements. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Ammonium hexachlorostannate(IV), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals | Fisher Scientific". Fisher Scientific. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Ammonium hexachlorostannate(iv)". NIST. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Rabald, E. (2 December 2012). Corrosion Guide. Elsevier. p. 772. ISBN 978-0-444-60005-9. Retrieved 23 August 2024.