Stannic /(-nĭk)/
Stan·nic
Stannic
a.
- Of or pertaining to tin; derived from or containing tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with stannous compounds. (Chem.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Stannic acid
- A hypothetical substance, Sn(OH)4, analogous to silicic acid, and called also normal stannic acid.
- Stannic chloride
- a thin, colorless, fuming liquid, SnCl4, used as a mordant in calico printing and dyeing; -- formerly called spirit of tin, or fuming liquor of Libavius.
- Stannic oxide
- tin oxide, SnO2, produced artificially as a white amorphous powder, and occurring naturally in the mineral cassiterite. It is used in the manufacture of white enamels, and, under the name of putty powder, for polishing glass, etc.