Description

Tin(IV) Disulfide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula SnS₂. This material is valued for its layered crystal structure and semiconducting properties, making it a compound of significant interest in advanced material science and industrial applications. It serves as a critical precursor and functional component for researchers and manufacturers in sectors such as electronics, energy storage, and catalysis. Our high-purity Tin(IV) Disulfide ensures consistent performance and reliability for your most demanding projects.

Application

• Solid-State Lubricants: Used as a dry lubricant additive in high-temperature and high-pressure environments due to its layered structure.
• Photovoltaic Materials: Investigated as a potential absorber layer in thin-film solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.
• Electrode Materials: Explored for use in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries as an anode material due to its high theoretical capacity.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing tin sulfide thin films on various substrates.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain hydrogenation and desulfurization reactions.
• Semiconductor Research: Utilized in fundamental research on two-dimensional (2D) materials and van der Waals heterostructures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tin(IV) Disulfide
CAS No.	1315-01-1
Molecular Formula	SnS₂
Molecular Weight	182.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Stannic Sulfide; Tin Disulfide; Tin(4+) Disulfide; Tin(IV) Sulfide; SnS₂; Mosaic Gold (historical name)
EINECS	215-252-9

Quality Control

Our Tin(IV) Disulfide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Golden-yellow powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (SnS₂)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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