CAS 18282-10-5 Tin(IV) oxide - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Tin(IV) oxide

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Catalog Number

ACM18282105

CAS Number

18282-10-5

Product Name

Tin(IV) oxide

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3D Printing Materials; Phosphors - Phosphor Materials; Nanoparticles

Application

Tin(IV) oxide, appearing as a white or off-white powder, serves primarily in a variety of applications due to its chemical composition of tin and oxygen. Its most notable use is as a precursor in producing various tin compounds or salts, especially trivalent ones. In ceramics, tin(IV) oxide functions effectively as an opacifier, transforming glazes from transparent to a more opaque, porcelain-like finish and enhancing their refractoriness. This compound is also invaluable in the development of customized glass products by providing an opaque appearance to otherwise transparent glass. Moreover, tin(IV) oxide is a superior polishing agent for materials such as glass, marble, granite, and quartz. Beyond these traditional uses, it plays a significant role in advanced fields like semiconductors, photovoltaic materials, solar cells, lithium-ion batteries, photocatalysts, and gas detection in solid-state detectors. Additionally, in combination with cerium oxide, it is utilized in ceramic forms for UV light illumination applications.

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