SnF3, also known as Stannic fluoride in English, is a chemical substance with a specific gravity of 207. In its standard state, SnF3 is a solid white or colorless and odorless substance. The molecular structure of SnF3 consists of one Sn atom (stannic or mercury) and three F atoms (fluorine), altogether forming a solid substance. The ionic structure of SnF3 is Sn3+ and F-.
In terms of chemical properties, SnF3 is a solid substance that is insoluble in water and non-conductive. This indicates that SnF3 does not react with water and does not produce electrolysis.
Some common chemical reactions involving SnF3 include reactions with metals, reactions with acids, reactions with non-metals, and reactions with salts. However, SnF3 does not react easily with these substances and requires high temperature and pressure conditions.
SnF3 can be prepared in the laboratory through the reaction of Sn and F2 according to the equation: Sn + 3F2 -> SnF3. Industrially, SnF3 is produced by reacting SnO2 and HF according to the equation: SnO2 + 6HF -> SnF3 + 3H2O. However, SnF3 is not produced on a large industrial scale because it has few industrial applications.