Sodium Stannate

Na₂SnO₃

IUPAC: Disodium trioxostannate

CAS: 12058-66-1

Overview

Sodium stannate is the sodium salt of stannic acid, used as an alkaline tin plating electrolyte and as a flame retardant for textiles.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Sodium Na 2 22.9900
Tin Sn 1 118.7100

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×3
22.6%
Na
Sodium ×2
21.6%
Sn
Tin ×1
55.8%

Uses

  • • Alkaline tin plating
  • • Textile flame retardant
  • • Ceramic stabilizer

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Produces a matte tin finish in alkaline plating baths, unlike the shiny finish from acid baths

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[O-][Sn](=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
212.69 g/mol
Density
3.6500 g/cm³
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
213.8665
TPSA
63.2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
18.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Stannate?
Sodium Stannate (Na₂SnO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Disodium trioxostannate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Stannate?
Sodium Stannate has a molar mass of 212.69 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Stannate at room temperature?
Sodium Stannate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Stannate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Stannate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Stannate?
Sodium Stannate (Na₂SnO₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Tin (Sn).