| Tin Compounds |
| Tin(II) chloride |
| Tin(IV) chloride |
| Tin(IV) dioxide |
Tin(II) chloride SnCl2 |
| : Corrosive : |
| A solution of tin(II) chloride containing a little hydrochloric acid is used for the tin-plating of steel, in order to make tin cans. An electric potential is applied, and tin metal is formed at the cathode via electrolysis. |
| Stannous chloride is also added as a food additive with E number E512 to some canned and bottled foods, where it serves as a colour-retention agent and antioxidant. |