Tin(II) Oxide

SnO

IUPAC: Tin(II) oxide

CAS: 21651-19-4

Overview

Tin(II) oxide is a blue-black solid used in tin plating and as a reducing agent. It is an amphoteric oxide that dissolves in both acids and bases.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Tin Sn 1 118.7100

Elemental Composition

O
11.9%
Sn
Tin ×1
88.1%

Uses

  • Tin plating
  • Reducing agent
  • Ceramic glaze
  • Glass manufacture

Fun Facts

  • An amphoteric oxide that reacts with both acids and strong bases

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

O=[Sn]

Properties

Type
oxide
State
solid
Molar Mass
134.71 g/mol
Density
6.4500 g/cm³
Melting Point
1080.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
135.8971
TPSA
17.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tin(II) Oxide?
Tin(II) Oxide (SnO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Tin(II) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Tin(II) Oxide?
Tin(II) Oxide has a molar mass of 134.71 g/mol.
What state is Tin(II) Oxide at room temperature?
Tin(II) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Tin(II) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Tin(II) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Tin(II) Oxide?
Tin(II) Oxide (SnO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Tin (Sn).