Tin(II) sulfide

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IUPACName = Tin(II) sulfide
OtherNames = Tin monosulfide
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 1314-95-0
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Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = SnS
MolarMass = 150.76g mol^-1
Appearance = dark brown crystals
Density = 5.22 g cm^-3GESTIS|ZVG= |CAS=1314-95-0 |Name=Tin(II) sulfide |Date=4/9/2007 ]
MeltingPt = 882 ˚C
BoilingPt = about 1230 ˚C
Solubility = Insoluble in water
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MainHazards = Irritant
RPhrases = R36/37/38
SPhrases = S26, S37/39
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Tin(II) sulfide is a chemical compound of tin and sulfur. The chemical formula is SnS. Its natural occurrence concerns herzenbergite, a rare mineral.

ynthesis

Tin(II) sulfide can be prepared by reacting tin with sulfur, or tin(II) chloride with hydrogen sulfide.

:$mathrm\{Sn\; +\; S\; longrightarrow\; SnS\}$

:$mathrm\{SnCl\_2\; +\; H\_2S\; longrightarrow\; SnS\; +\; 2\; HCl\}$

Properties

Tin(II) chloride is a brown solid, insoluble in water, but soluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid.

ee also

*Tin(IV) sulfide, SnS₂
*Tributyl tin sulfide, C₂₄H₅₄SSn₂

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