I am making electrodeposition liquid of tin antimony, and I want to dissolve 0.3M SnCl2·H2O and 0.03M SbCl3 in 0.3M citric acid aqueous solution, but it cannot be dissolved and white precipitate appears. What is the reason?
Xun Wang Dissolving tin and antimony in citric acid solutions is challenging due to their specific chemical interactions. Tin dissolves, forming a passivating film, while white precipitates may occur due to SbCl₃'s limited solubility or insoluble antimony compounds. Precipitation can occur due to pH, concentration, complex formation, and temperature.
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