Description

Tin Sulfide is an inorganic compound with significant utility in advanced material science and industrial chemistry. Its unique semiconductor and optical properties make it a critical component for next-generation photovoltaic and electronic applications. This material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the solar energy, lithium-ion battery, and infrared optics sectors seeking innovative material solutions.

Application

• Thin-Film Solar Cells (TFSC): Serves as a sustainable, lead-free absorber layer in CZTS (Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide) photovoltaic technologies.
• Anode Material for Batteries: Investigated as a high-capacity anode material for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries due to its favorable electrochemical properties.
• Infrared (IR) Optical Materials: Used in the fabrication of IR-transmitting windows, lenses, and detectors for thermal imaging and sensing systems.
• Photocatalysis: Acts as a semiconductor photocatalyst for water splitting and degradation of organic pollutants under visible light.
• Lubricant Additive: Functions as a solid lubricant or an additive in greases and oils, providing wear resistance under high pressure.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Sputtering Targets: Employed as a precursor or target material for depositing thin films in semiconductor and coating processes.
• Pigments & Dyes: Used in the formulation of specialized pigments, particularly for applications requiring specific color stability.
• Research & Development: A key compound for academic and industrial R&D in solid-state chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tin Sulfide
CAS No.	12738-87-3
Molecular Formula	SnS
Molecular Weight	150.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Tin(II) sulfide; Stannous sulfide; Tin monosulfide; Herzenbergite; Tin sulphide; Tin protosulfide; SnS; Thio-stannous acid
EINECS	235-823-7

Quality Control

Our Tin Sulfide is produced and controlled under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous demands of electronic-grade and research-grade material specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Complies (Herzenbergite phase)
Assay (SnS)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.