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Potassium Hexahydroxostannate

Application

Electroplating industry:
• for metal surface treatment in stannate
electrolytes
Automotive industry:
• for electroless tin plating of aluminium;
Especially for tinning of pistons

Product data

Chemical Name Potassium Hexahydroxostannate
Chemical formula
Molecular weight 298.9 g/mol
Density
Solubility Soluble in most diluted
Alkalihydroxide solutions
Bulk density
Delivery form Crystalline
Color White

Analysis

Tin content,% ≥38
Insoluble in water,% ≤0.25
Free alkali,% ≤1.5
As,% ≤0.01
Pb,% ≤0.026

Storage

Potassium hexahydroxostannate,crystalline has a shelf life of min. 2 years if stored correctly in dry areas and in its original closed packaging.

Packaging

25kg/bag

Special advice for security

Information concerning:
• classification and labelling according to the regulations governing transport and hazardous chemicals
• protective measures for storage and handling
• safety measures in case of accident and fire
• toxicity and ecological effects
are given in our material safety data sheets.