Stannic Chloride Anhydrous
Stannic Chloride Anhydrous is a colorless, fuming liquid that reacts violently with moisture to produce dense white clouds of hydrogen chloride. It is a powerful Lewis Acid and a key source of high-purity tin(IV) for specialized industrial chemical reactions.
The product is critical in the Glass Industry, where it is used to apply ultra-thin, conductive, or toughening coatings of tin oxide onto glass containers. Its high volatility and reactivity allow for uniform vapor-phase deposition, enhancing the mechanical strength of glassware.
In the polymer industry, it functions as a potent catalyst for the production of styrene and other specialized resins. Its ability to act as a mordant in the textile sector and its role in producing organotin compounds make it a highly versatile yet demanding chemical reagent.
Stannic Chloride Anhydrous
- Glass Coating: Applied via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to create a protective tin oxide layer that prevents scratching and strengthens glass bottles.
- Polymerization Catalyst: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in the manufacture of various polymers, resins, and specialized coatings.
- Organic Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of organotin compounds and as a reagent in Friedel-Crafts and related acylation reactions.
Classified as Hazard Class 8 (Corrosive). Reacts violently with water to form Hydrochloric Acid Fumes; handle in a Fume Hood using Acid-Resistant PPE.
50 kg Steel Drums and 250 kg Specialized UN-Approved Containers.
