Tin(II) sulfate
chemical compound
Tin(II) sulfate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is SnSO4. It contains tin and sulfate ions. The tin is in its +2 oxidation state.
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Properties
changeIt is a white crystalline solid. It is not a reducing agent like other compounds containing tin(II), like tin(II) chloride. It absorbs water from the atmosphere and dissolves in the water it absorbed.
Preparation
changeIt is made by dissolving tin in sulfuric acid. It is also made by reacting tin with copper(II) sulfate.
Uses
changeIt is used as a source of tin(II) ions without any tin(IV) ions contaminating them.