What is Tin(IV) sulfide?
'''Tin(IV) sulfide''', also known as '''stannic sulfide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is SnS<sub>2</sub>. It has [[tin]] and [[sulfide]] [[ion]]s in it. The tin is in its +4 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Tin(IV) sulfide is a gold-colored or brown solid. It reacts with [[strong acid]]s to make [[hydrogen sulfide]]. ==Preparation== Tin(IV) sulfide is made by reacting [[hydrogen sulfide]] with tin(IV) compounds such as [[tin(IV) chloride]]. ==Uses== It is used as a decorative coating because of its color. This coating is known as '''mosaic gold'''. ==Related pages== *[[Tin(II) sulfide]] *[[Tin(IV) oxide]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Tin compounds]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]]