What is Stannic oxide CAS 18282-10-5?
Stannic oxide CAS 18282-10-5, also known as tin dioxide or tin(IV) oxide, is a crystalline inorganic compound occurring naturally as cassiterite and manufactured industrially for use in ceramics, glass, polishing agents, functional coatings, semiconductor components, and energy materials.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
White to slightly gray nanopowder |
| Melting Point |
1127 °C |
| Boiling Point |
1800-900°C |
| Density |
6.95 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| pH |
4-5 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)(slurry) |
| Fp |
1800-1900°C |
| Storage Condition |
Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
Feature
- White Powder Material: A stable white to off‑white crystalline powder widely produced and handled in industrial quantities.
- Oxide Precursor: Serves as a starting material for producing other tin compounds and salts.
- Functional Additive: Used as a bulking, opacifying, and viscosity‑controlling additive in formulations for coatings and glazes.
- Electron Transport Material: Employed as an electron transport layer in modern optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices.
- Ceramics Enhancer: Improves refractoriness and opacity in ceramic glazes and glass products.
Application
- Ceramic Glazes: Used to create opaque white surfaces and improve refractory performance in glazes.
- Glass Manufacturing: Adds opacity and tailored optical effects in specialty and decorative glass production.
- Polishing Agent: Employed for polishing glass, stone, and metals due to its abrasive characteristics.
- Energy Materials: Functions in lithium‑ion batteries and perovskite solar cells as conductive or electron transport components.
- Electronics: Applied in semiconductor and gas‑sensor technologies, benefiting from conductivity and stability.
- Cosmetic Formulations: Used as an abrasive and opacifying ingredient in select cosmetic and personal care products.
Packaging
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