8677. Sodium Stannate(IV)

Nomenclature

CAS number: 12058-66-1
Sodium tin oxide.
Na2O3Sn; mol wt 212.69.
Na 21.62%, O 22.57%, Sn 55.81%.
Na2SnO3.

Derivative

Trihydrate.

Properties

White or colorless crystals; gradually dec in the air; dec by weak acids. Sol in ≈1.7 parts water; insol in alcohol. The aq soln is alkaline. Keep well closed.

Use

As mordant in dyeing and printing calico; for fireproofing of curtains, etc.