stannous

[ stan-uhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing tin, especially in the bivalent state.

stannous

/ ˈstænəs /

adjective

1. of or containing tin, esp in the divalent state

stannous

/ stăn′əs /

1. Containing tin, especially tin with a valence of 2.
2. Compare stannic

Word History and Origins

Origin of stannous¹

First recorded in 1840–50; stann(um) + -ous

Example Sentences

Stannous chloride is usually sufficiently contaminated with stannic salt.

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When acted on with hot hydrochloric acid it slowly dissolves (more rapidly in contact with platinum) and forms stannous chloride.

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Note the quantity of the stannous chloride solution required.

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Tin in solution as stannic or stannous chloride is precipitated as metal by means of zinc.

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These reactions are characteristic of tin as stannous chloride.

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