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Stannic Chloride
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Key Data
Formula: SnCl4
CAS: 7646-78-8, 10026-06-9 (pentahydrate)
Other names: Tin (IV) chloride, tin tetrachloride, spiritus fumans libavii
Appearance: Colourless to slightly yellow fuming liquid, acrid odour
Solubility in water: hydrolysis,very hygroscopic (anhydrous); very soluble (pentahydrate)
Thermal decomposition:
Oxidation:
Softening Point:
Melting Point: -34.07°C (anhydrous), 56°C (pentahydrate)
Boiling Point: 114.15°C
Dustiness:
Composition/Impurities
Several hydrates are found, of which the pentahydrate is the most common: SnCl4.5H2O
Uses
Radioactivity
Exposure Routes
Skin and Eye Exposure
Skin Absorption
Inhalation
It forms an irritating (but non-deadly) dense smoke on contact with air