Tin(IV) Oxide

SnO₂

IUPAC: Tin(IV) oxide

CAS: 18282-10-5

Aperçu

Tin(IV) oxide is the most important tin ore (cassiterite) and has been mined since the Bronze Age. It is a wide-bandgap n-type semiconductor used in transparent conductive coatings. Tin oxide coatings on glass provide electrical conductivity while remaining transparent.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Tin Sn 1 118,7100

Composition élémentaire

O
Oxygen ×2
21,2%
Sn
Tin ×1
78,8%

Usages

  • • Tin ore (cassiterite)
  • • Transparent conductive coatings on glass
  • • Gas sensors
  • • Ceramic opacifier

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Bronze Age civilizations were built on tin mining — cassiterite was one of the most sought-after minerals

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Low toxicity
  • ⚠ Dust inhalation may irritate lungs

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[Sn+4]

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
solid
Masse molaire
150,71 g/mol
Densité
6,9500 g/cm³
Point de fusion
1630,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
1800,0 °C
Solubilité
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
151,8920
TPSA
2,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

Aussi connu sous le nom de

Stannic oxide Cassiterite

Composés associés

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tin(IV) Oxide?
Tin(IV) Oxide (SnO₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Tin(IV) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Tin(IV) Oxide?
Tin(IV) Oxide has a molar mass of 150.71 g/mol.
What state is Tin(IV) Oxide at room temperature?
Tin(IV) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Tin(IV) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Tin(IV) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Tin(IV) Oxide?
Tin(IV) Oxide (SnO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Tin (Sn).