stannic oxide

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. a white, amorphous, water-insoluble powder, SnO 2 , used chiefly in the manufacture of ceramic glazes and glass, and of polishing powders for metal, glass, and marble.

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Etymology

Origin of stannic oxide

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Wet Assay results: A 83.7 lbs. of stannic oxide.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

The substance contains the tin as stannic oxide, SnO2, and the phosphorus as phosphoric oxide, P2O5.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

Iodine, antimony trichloride, molybdenum pentachloride, ferric chloride, ferric oxide, antimony, tin, stannic oxide and ferrous sulphate have all been used as chlorine carriers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

Treat with 5 c.c. of dilute nitric acid, boil for some time, take up with water, filter, wash, dry, ignite, and weigh as stannic oxide.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

Wash with hot water, dry, ignite, and weigh as stannic oxide, SnO2.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius