Tin(II) sulfate explained

Tin(II) sulfate (SnSO4) is a chemical compound. It is a white solid that can absorb enough moisture from the air to become fully dissolved, forming an aqueous solution; this property is known as deliquescence. It can be prepared by a displacement reaction between metallic tin and copper(II) sulfate:

Tin(II) sulfate is a convenient source of tin(II) ions uncontaminated by tin(IV) species.

Structure

In the solid state the sulfate ions are linked together by O-Sn-O bridges. The tin atom has three oxygen atoms arranged pyramidally at 226 pm with the three O-Sn-O bond angles of 79°, 77.1° and 77.1°. Other Sn-O distances are longer ranging from 295 - 334pm.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Donaldson. J. D.. Puxley. D. C.. The crystal structure of tin(II) sulphate. Acta Crystallographica Section B. 28. 3. 1972. 864–867. 0567-7408. 10.1107/S0567740872003322. 1972AcCrB..28..864D .