stannate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stannate
First recorded in 1830–40; stann(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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In the ensuing reaction the oxygen of the nitrate combines with the tin to form stannic acid, and this, in turn, combining with the alkali present, forms a stannate of that base, which, entering into solution, leaves the before-plated metal tin-free, the chloride present assisting in the reaction.
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Moreover, if soldered articles are boiled for any length of time in caustic alkali during the preliminary cleansing, enough tin will dissolve to form a solution of stannate of potash or soda — strong enough to deposit tin on brass or copper.
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Sodium acetate, 196. — bichromate, 164. — nitrite solution, 196, 198. — stannate, preparing with, 158.
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Stannate of soda is easily decomposed by acids; even the carbonic acid present in the air will bring about this change.
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The tin contained in the stannate is deposited on the cotton in the form of stannic oxide, or, more strictly, stannic acid.
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