Tin(II) oxalate is an inorganic compound, a salt of tin and oxalic acid with the chemical formula SnC
2O
4.[2] The compound looks like colorless crystals, does not dissolve in water, and forms crystalline hydrates.
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Other names
Tin(II) oxalate, Stannous oxalate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.011.285 |
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C2O4Sn | |
Molar mass | 206.728 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless crystals |
Density | 3.56 |
Melting point | 280 °C (536 °F; 553 K)[1] |
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H302, H312, H318 | |
P264, P270, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P322, P330, P363, P501 | |
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Related compounds
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Magnesium oxalate Strontium oxalate Barium oxalate Iron(II) oxalate Iron(III) oxalate Praseodymium oxalate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Effect of oxalic acid solution on tin(II) oxide :
Tin(II) oxalate can also be obtained by using tin(II) chloride and oxalic acid.[3]
Tin (II) oxalate forms colorless crystals.
Insoluble in water and acetone. Soluble in dilute HCl,[4] methanol, and petroleum ether.[5]
Forms crystal hydrates of the composition SnC2O4•n H2O, where n = 1 and 2.
Decomposes on heating: