Ammonium hexachlorostannate

Ammonium hexafluorochromate

Names
IUPAC name diazanium; tin(4+); hexachloride
Other names Ammonium hexachlorostannate(IV), ammonium tin chloride, stannic ammonium chloride, diammonium hexachlorostannate, pink salt
Identifiers
CAS Number	16960-53-5
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	14921064
ECHA InfoCard	100.037.288
EC Number	241-033-2
PubChem CID	167595
InChI InChI=1S/6ClH.2H3N.Sn/h6*1H;2*1H3;/q;;;;;;;;+4/p-4 Key: UDMAVAHFQCVSSE-UHFFFAOYSA-J
SMILES [NH4+].[NH4+].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Sn+4]
Properties
Chemical formula	Cl6H8N2Sn
Molar mass	367.49 g·mol^−1
Appearance	White acidic crystals
Density	2.5 g/cm^3
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H315, H319, H335, H412
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Ammonium hexachlorostannate (also known as pink salt) is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula (NH₄)₂SnCl₆.^[1][2][3]

Synthesis

A reaction of pure tin tetrachloride with ammonium chloride:^[4]

SnCl₄ + 2NH₄Cl → (NH₄)₂SnCl₆

Physical properties

The compound is composed of white crystals and is a corrosive agent.^[5]

Use

The compound is used as a mordant in dyeing.^[4]

References

1. "Ammonium Hexachlorostannate". American Elements. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
2. "Ammonium hexachlorostannate(IV), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals | Fisher Scientific". Fisher Scientific. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
3. "Ammonium hexachlorostannate(iv)". NIST. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
4. Brauer, Georg (2 December 2012). Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry V1. Elsevier. p. 731. ISBN 978-0-323-16127-5. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
5. Rabald, E. (2 December 2012). Corrosion Guide. Elsevier. p. 772. ISBN 978-0-444-60005-9. Retrieved 23 August 2024.