Stannous Chloride
Tin(II) chloride,Anhydrous
PROPERTIES & USAGE | ||
Properties | Usage | |
Chemical formula | SnCl2 | tin-plating of steel |
Molar mass | 189.60 g/mol (anhydrous) | catalyst |
225.63 g/mol (dihydrate) | ||
Boiling point | 623 °C (1,153 °F; 896 K) (decomposes) | |
Density | 3.95 g/cm3 (anhydrous) | mordant |
2.71 g/cm3 (dihydrate) | ||
Melting point | 247 °C (477 °F; 520 K) (anhydrous) | reducing agent |
37.7 °C (dihydrate) |