Tin(IV) fluoride

Tin(IV) fluoride, also known as stannic fluoride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is SnF₄. It contains tin and fluoride ions. The tin is in its +4 oxidation state.

Properties

Tin(IV) fluoride is a colorless solid. Its melting point is very high. It reacts with alkali metal fluorides like potassium fluoride to make hexafluorostannates, compounds that have the SnF₆^2- ion in them.

Preparation

Tin(IV) fluoride is made by reacting tin and fluorine. It can also be made by reacting hydrogen fluoride with tin(IV) chloride.

Uses

It is sometimes used in toothpaste, although tin(II) fluoride is more common.

Related pages

• Tin(IV) bromide
• Tin(IV) iodide
• Tin(IV) oxide