8773. Stannic Bromide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 7789-67-5
Tin tetrabromide.
Br4Sn; mol wt 438.33.
Br 72.92%, Sn 27.08%.
SnBr4.

Properties

White, cryst mass; fumes strongly on exposure to air. d 3.34; mp 31°; bp 202°. Very sol in water with evolution of heat; also sol in alcohol. Keep tightly closed.

Use

In metallurgical separation of minerals.