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Tin(IV) chloride, also known as tin tetrachloride or stannic chloride is a inorganic compound with the formula Sn Cl. At room temperature it is a colourless liquid, which fumes on contact with air, giving a stinging odor. It is used as precursor to other tin compounds. It was first discovered by Andreas Libavius (1550–1616) and was known as spiritus fumans libavii.
Tin(II) chloride, also known as stannous chloride, is a white crystalline solid with the formula . It forms a stable dihydrate, but aqueous solutions tend to undergo hydrolysis, particularly if hot. SnCl is widely used as a reducing agent (in acid solution), and in electrolytic baths for tin-plating. Tin(II) chloride should not be confused with the other chloride of tin; tin(IV) chloride or stannic chloride (SnCl).
Tin chloride can refer to:
- Tin(II) chloride or stannous chloride (SnCl)
- Tin(IV) chloride or stannic chloride or tin tetrachloride (SnCl)
This page provides supplementary chemical data on tin(II) chloride.