Tin(ii) sulfate (snso4) is a chemical compound. It is a white solid that can absorb enough moisture from the air to dissolve in it, forming a solution; this property is known as deliquescence. It can be prepared by a displacement reaction between metallic tin and copper(ii) sulfate. Tin(ii) sulfate is a convenient source of tin(ii) ions uncontaminated by tin(iv) species. [uses] Tin sulfate is used as a raw material for aluminum anodizing and metal surface treatment industry . Tin sulfate is also used as a raw material for the production of tin based chemicals