stannic oxide

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stannic oxide [′stan·ik ′äk‚sīd]

(inorganic chemistry)

SnO₂A white powder; insoluble in water, soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid; melts at 1127°C; used in ceramic glazes and colors, special glasses, putty, and cosmetics, and as a catalyst. Also known as flowers of tin; stannic acid; stannic anhydride; tin dioxide; tin oxide; tin peroxide.

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