POTASIUM STANNATE
Indroduction
Potassium stannate is a chemical compound with the formula K2SnO3. It is a salt that contains potassium (K) cations and stannate (SnO3^2-) anions. Potassium stannate can exist in different forms, and it is used in various industrial applications. Here are some key aspects of potassium stannate:
| Glass Manufacturing | Potassium stannate is primarily used in the glass industry as a refining agent and decolorizing agent. It helps to remove impurities and discolorations from glass, improving its clarity and transparency. This makes it valuable in the production of high-quality glass products such as optical lenses, glassware, and display screens. |
| Ceramics | In ceramic manufacturing, potassium stannate can be used as a fluxing agent to
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| Electroplating | Like sodium stannate, potassium stannate can be used as a source of tin ions in electroplating processes. It is added to electroplating baths to deposit a layer of tin onto the surface of metals, providing corrosion resistance and improved aesthetics. |
| Catalysis | In some chemical reactions, potassium stannate can serve as a catalyst or co-catalyst. It may be used in certain organic synthesis reactions.
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| Analytical Chemistry | Potassium stannate is sometimes used as a reagent in analytical chemistry for specific tests and analyses, though its use is less common than other chemicals for this purpose. |
Chemical formula | K2SnO3.3H2O |
CAS No. | 12125-03-0 |
Molecular Weight | 298.95 Gm/mol |
Appearance
| 1 | White Powder |
Standard Specification
No. | Parameters | Our Standard |
1 | Sn Percentage | 39.00 % Min |
2 | Water Insoluble matter | < 500 ppm |
3 | Free Alkali % | < 1.5% |
4 | Chloride(Cl-) | < 500 ppm |
5 | Sulfate (SO42-) | < 200 ppm |
6 | Nitrate(NO3-) | < 500 ppm |
7 | Metal Impurities | < 100 ppm |
Solubility in Water at 110.5g/100mL(150C) | ||
Packing
| 1 | 25/50 Kg Drum Packaging |
| 2 | As Per Buyer’s Requirement |
Application
| 1 | Replace Silver with Tin in Electroplating Process |
| 2 | Alkaline Tin Plating Industries |
| 3 | Weighting agent in textile Industries |