Ammonium hexachlorostannate explained

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

Synthesis

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

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. Web site: Ammonium Hexachlorostannate . . 23 August 2024.
2. Web site: Ammonium hexachlorostannate(IV), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals Fisher Scientific . . 23 August 2024.
3. Web site: Ammonium hexachlorostannate(iv) . . 23 August 2024.
4. Book: Brauer . Georg . Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry V1 . 2 December 2012 . . 978-0-323-16127-5 . 731 . 23 August 2024 . en.
5. Book: Rabald . E. . Corrosion Guide . 2 December 2012 . . 978-0-444-60005-9 . 772 . 23 August 2024 . en.