Potassium Stannate

CAS# 12142-33-5

Product Description

Potassium stannate is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. 

Product:

Potassium Stannate

CAS:

12142-33-5

Synonym:

Potassium stannate trihydrate; Potassium tin(IV) oxide

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White to light tan crystalline powder

Density

3.197 g/cm3

Melting point

140 °C (decomposes)

Molecular Weight

244.90

Odor

Odorless

Purity

99%

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Potassium Stannate used in many
industry applications

Potassium stannate is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:

  1. Textile Industry: Potassium stannate is utilized in the textile industry as a mordant in dyeing processes. It helps improve the affinity of textile fibers for certain dyes, leading to enhanced color fastness and dye uptake.
  2. Electroplating: In electroplating applications, potassium stannate serves as a brightening agent and leveling agent in metal finishing processes. It helps produce smooth and lustrous metal coatings with improved adhesion and corrosion resistance.
  3. Ceramic Glazes: Potassium stannate is used in the formulation of ceramic glazes and enamels. It acts as a flux, promoting the melting and fusion of glaze components during firing, and contributes to the development of glossy and durable surface finishes on ceramic ware.
  4. Chemical Synthesis: Potassium stannate serves as a precursor in various chemical synthesis reactions. It can be involved in the production of other stannate compounds or used as a source of tin ions in the preparation of tin-containing compounds for diverse industrial applications.
  5. Glass Manufacturing: In the glass industry, potassium stannate may be employed as a refining agent or fining agent in the production of certain types of glass. It helps remove impurities and bubbles from glass melts, resulting in clearer and more homogeneous glass products.
  6. Water Treatment: Potassium stannate is sometimes used in water treatment processes as a coagulant or flocculant agent. It can aid in the removal of suspended solids, organic matter, and heavy metal ions from water by promoting particle aggregation and precipitation.