stannic

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In nearly all its compounds lead has a valence of 2, but a few corresponding to stannic compounds have a valence of 4.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

It is attacked by nitric acid, yielding a white powder of stannic phosphate; this is not easily decomposed by ammonium sulphide or readily soluble in hydrochloric acid.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

Stann′ate, a salt formed with stannic acid and a base.—adjs.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 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

The hydroxides of tin and free stannic acid, which are easily liberated from these compounds, possess in very marked degree the power of fixing dyes upon fibers, as explained under aluminium.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William