stannic
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adjective
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Origin of stannic
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Write symbols for its two chlorides, stannous and stannic, also for its sulphides and oxides.
From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Williams, Rufus Phillips
By treating a solution of stannous chloride with aqua regia, stannic chloride is formed: SnCl2 + 2Cl = SnCl4.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
The cotton is then worked in a solution of tartar emetic or stannic chloride, so that the tannic acid absorbed by the fibre may be fixed upon it as insoluble tannate of antimony or tin.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
The only danger to be avoided is that of over-firing, which is produced by too great heat of a prolonged duration of firing, which causes the stannic and arsenious acids in the white to volatilize.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
Stannic oxide when ignited with chlorides is more or less completely converted into stannic chloride, which volatilises.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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