Description

Tin(II) Oxide is a vital inorganic compound with the chemical formula SnO, serving as a key precursor in advanced material synthesis and industrial chemistry. Its unique redox properties make it indispensable for creating functional ceramics, conductive coatings, and specialized catalysts. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, glass, and chemical catalyst industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as a precursor for producing transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) in touchscreens and flat-panel displays.
• Glass & Ceramics Industry: Acts as an opacifier and colorant in the production of specialty glasses, enamels, and ceramic glazes.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a base material for creating catalysts used in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Electroplating: Employed in electroplating baths for depositing tin and tin alloy coatings on various substrates.
• Chemical Intermediate: A crucial starting material for the synthesis of other tin compounds, such as stannates and organotin derivatives.
• Energy Storage: Investigated as an anode material component in next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity.
• Gas Sensors: Utilized in the fabrication of semiconductor-based sensors for detecting reducing gases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tin(II) Oxide
CAS No.	21651-19-4
Molecular Formula	SnO
Molecular Weight	134.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Stannous Oxide; Tin Monoxide; Tin Oxide (SnO); Oxostannane; Black Tin Oxide; Tin Protoxide; Tin(2+) Oxide
EINECS	244-499-5

Quality Control

Our Tin(II) Oxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, verifying parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and particle size distribution. Our quality commitment aligns with ISO 9001 standards, and we support compliance with global regulatory frameworks including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black or bluish-black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SnO)	≥ 99.0 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Copper (Cu)	≤ 5 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Particle Size (D50)	1-5 µm (or as specified)

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