Stannane

Stannane
Structure and dimensions of the stannane molecule
Structure and dimensions of the stannane molecule
Ball-and-stick model of the stannane molecule
Ball-and-stick model of the stannane molecule
Space-filling model of the stannane molecule
Space-filling model of the stannane molecule
  Tin, Sn
  Hydrogen, H
Names
IUPAC name
Stannane
Other names
tin tetrahydride
tin hydride
tin(IV) hydride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/Sn.4H checkY
    Key: KXCAEQNNTZANTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/Sn.4H/rH4Sn/h1H4
    Key: KXCAEQNNTZANTK-GVMKXMNPAM
  • [Sn]
Properties
SnH4
Molar mass 122.71 g/mol
Appearance colourless gas
Density 5.4 g/L, gas
Melting point −146 °C (−231 °F; 127 K)
Boiling point −52 °C (−62 °F; 221 K)
Structure
Tetrahedral
0 D
Thermochemistry
1.262 kJ/(kg·K)
162.8 kJ/mol
19.049 kJ/mol
Related compounds
Related organotins
tributylstannane (Bu3SnH)
Related compounds
Methane
Silane
Germane
Plumbane
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Stannane /ˈstæneɪn/ or tin hydride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula SnH4. It is a colourless gas that ignites on contact with air. SnH4 is a heavy analogue of methane but much less robust. In contrast to this rarely used species, stannane also refers to a large collection of organotin compounds.