Tin(II) oxalate
Chemical compound
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Tin(II) oxalate is an inorganic compound, a salt of tin and oxalic acid with the chemical formula SnC
2O
4.[2] The compound looks like colorless crystals, does not dissolve in water, and forms crystalline hydrates.
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Tin(II) oxalate, Stannous oxalate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.011.285 |
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| Properties | |
| C2O4Sn | |
| Molar mass | 206.728 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | colorless crystals |
| Density | 3.56 |
| Melting point | 280 °C (536 °F; 553 K)[1] |
| 0.5 g/l | |
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| H302, H312, H318 | |
| P264, P270, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P322, P330, P363, P501 | |
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Related compounds |
Magnesium oxalate Strontium oxalate Barium oxalate Iron(II) oxalate Iron(III) oxalate Praseodymium oxalate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis
Effect of oxalic acid solution on tin(II) oxide :
Tin(II) oxalate can also be obtained by using tin(II) chloride and oxalic acid.[3]
Properties
Applications
- Tin oxalate is used as a catalyst in the production of organic esters and plasticizers.[4]
- It is used for dyeing and printing fabrics.
- The compound is also used in stannous oral care compositions.
- Few studies have reported on the use of tin(II) oxalate as an anode material for rechargeable lithium batteries.[6]