stannous oxide

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stannous oxide [′stan·əs ′äk‚sīd]

(inorganic chemistry)

SnO An air-unstable, brown to black powder; insoluble in water, soluble in acids and strong bases; decomposes when heated; used as a reducing agent and chemical intermediate, and for glass plating. Also known as tin oxide; tin protoxide.

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