Tin(II) sulfide

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Tin(II) sulfide
IUPAC name	Tin(II) sulfide
Other names	Tin monosulfide
Identifiers
CAS number	[1314-95-0]
Properties
Molecular formula	SnS
Molar mass	150.76g mol-1
Appearance	dark brown crystals
Density	5.22 g cm-3[1]
Melting point	882 ˚C[1]
Boiling point	about 1230 ˚C
Solubility in water	Insoluble in water[1]
Hazards
Main hazards	Irritant
R-phrases	R36/37/38
S-phrases	S26, S37/39
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Tin(II) sulfide is a chemical compound of tin and sulfur. The chemical formula is SnS.

Contents 1 Synthesis 2 Properties 3 See also 4 References

[edit] Synthesis

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

[edit] Properties

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

[edit] See also

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

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Record of Tin(II) sulfide in the GESTIS Substance Database from the BGIA, accessed on 4/9/2007