Chemistry:Ammonium hexachlorostannate

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Ammonium hexafluorochromate
Names
IUPAC name
diazanium; tin(4+); hexachloride
Other names
Ammonium hexachlorostannate(IV), ammonium tin chloride, stannic ammonium chloride, diammonium hexachlorostannate, pink salt
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 241-033-2
Properties
Cl6H8N2Sn
Molar mass 367.49 g·mol−1
Appearance White acidic crystals
Density 2.5 g/cm3
Hazards
GHS pictograms GHS07: Harmful
GHS Signal word Warning
H315, H319, H335, H412
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ammonium hexachlorostannate (also known as pink salt) is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula (NH
4
)
2
SnCl
6
.[1][2][3]

Synthesis

A reaction of pure tin tetrachloride with ammonium chloride:[4]

SnCl
4
+ 2NH
4
Cl → (NH
4
)
2
SnCl
6

Physical properties

The compound is composed of white crystals and is a corrosive agent.[5]

Use

The compound is used as a mordant in dyeing.[4]

References