Tin Sulfide (II) (SnS2)-Powder

Characteristic

Tin(IV) sulfide is a compound with the formula SnS₂. The compound crystallizes in the cadmium iodide motif, with the Sn(IV) situated in "octahedral holes' defined by six sulfide centers.

Chemical formula：SnS₂

Molar mass：182.83 g·mol⁻¹

Appearance：Gold-yellow powder

Odor：Odorless

Density：4.5 g/cm³

Melting point：600 °C (1,112 °F; 873 K) decomposes

Solubility in water：Insoluble

Solubility：Soluble in aq. alkalis, decompose in aqua regia

                   Insoluble in alkyl acetates, acetone

Crystal structure：Rhombohedral, hP3

Application

For imitation gilding and pigment production.

SnS2_MSDS.pdf