Strontium nitrate is an inorganic strontium salt composed of strontium, nitrogen and oxygen with the chemical formula Sr(NO₃)₂. It occurs as a colorless to white crystalline solid, is highly soluble in water, and has a cubic crystal structure. As a nitrate salt, it combines a readily available source of strontium ions with oxidizing characteristics. Strontium compounds produce a characteristic intense red color when introduced into a flame, a property associated with the electronic transitions of strontium ions. Strontium Nitrate is also an important starting material in chemical and materials research for preparing strontium-containing compounds and functional materials.
CAS No.: 10042-76-9
Synonyms: Strontium dinitrate, Strontium(II) nitrate.
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | Sr(NO3)2 |
| IUPAC Name | Strontium nitrate |
| Molecular weight | 211.63Â g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Density | 2.98 g/cm3 |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Solid |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Melting Point | 570 °C |
| Boiling Point | 645 °C |
| Ph | 5-7 (20 °C, 5%) |
| Odor | Odorless |
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| Hazard Statements : | H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H318: Causes serious eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statements: | P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor |
Strontium nitrate is an inorganic strontium salt composed of strontium, nitrogen and oxygen with the chemical formula Sr(NO₃)₂. It occurs as a colorless to white crystalline solid, is highly soluble in water, and has a cubic crystal structure. As a nitrate salt, it combines a readily available source of strontium ions with oxidizing characteristics. Strontium compounds produce a characteristic intense red color when introduced into a flame, a property associated with the electronic transitions of strontium ions. Strontium Nitrate is also an important starting material in chemical and materials research for preparing strontium-containing compounds and functional materials.
CAS No.: 10042-76-9
Synonyms: Strontium dinitrate, Strontium(II) nitrate.
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | Sr(NO3)2 |
| IUPAC Name | Strontium nitrate |
| Molecular weight | 211.63Â g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Density | 2.98 g/cm3 |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Solid |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Melting Point | 570 °C |
| Boiling Point | 645 °C |
| Ph | 5-7 (20 °C, 5%) |
| Odor | Odorless |
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| Pictograms : | |
| Hazard Statements : | H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H318: Causes serious eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statements: | P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor |
Strontium Nitrate is primarily used as a red-color-producing component and oxidizer in pyrotechnics. It is also used as a strontium precursor in the synthesis of ferrites, phosphors, nanotubes, and other advanced materials.
The chemical formula of Strontium Nitrate is Sr(NO₃)₂. Each formula unit consists of one strontium ion associated with two nitrate ions.
When Strontium Nitrate and Sodium Iodide are combined in aqueous solution and the possible products are strontium iodide and sodium nitrate. Since these salts remain soluble in water, no significant precipitate is expected under normal aqueous conditions.
In aqueous solution, Strontium nitrate and Sodium fluoride can undergo an ion-exchange reaction that produces poorly soluble strontium fluoride (SrFâ‚‚) and sodium nitrate
Sr(NO₃)₂ + 2NaF → SrF₂ + 2NaNO₃
