stannous sulfide

stannous sulfide

[′stan·əs ′səl‚fīd] (inorganic chemistry) SnS Dark crystals; insoluble in water, soluble (with decomposition) in concentrated hydrochloric acid; melts at 880°C; used as an analytical reagent and catalyst, and in bearing material. Also known as tin monosulfide; tin protosulfide; tin sulfide.