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Sn2Br4 is a chemical compound known by its common name as Tin (IV) Bromide. This compound has a molar mass of 439.33 g/mol, with the atomic mass of Sn (Tin) being 118.71 g/mol and Br (Bromine) being 79.9 g/mol. The Sn2Br4 molecule consists of 2 Sn4+ ions and 4 Br- ions.
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Characteristics of Sn2Br4:
2.1. Physical properties: Sn2Br4 presents as a solid, white or faint in color, with no distinctive odor. The pH of Sn2Br4 is not determined as it is insoluble in water.
2.2. Chemical properties: Sn2Br4 is an extremely unstable substance. It readily decomposes into SnBr2 and Br2 when heated. Additionally, it can react with other substances to form new compounds. -
The common chemical equations involving Sn2Br4 are primarily decomposition reactions or reactions with other metals. Currently, there are no specific examples for these reactions.
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Synthesis of Sn2Br4:
4.1. Laboratory synthesis: Sn2Br4 is quite difficult to prepare in the lab due to its instability. Currently, there is no information on the laboratory synthesis of Sn2Br4.
4.2. Industrial synthesis: Currently, there is no information on the industrial-scale synthesis of Sn2Br4.