Strontium chloride, anhydrous, 99.5% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Strontium chloride is widely used in fireworks for the source of red color. It is also used in dental and biological research. It is the precursor material to other compounds of strontium. It is used to prepare yellow strontium chromate, a corrosion inhibitor for aluminum. It is also employed in glass-making, sea water aquaria, and metallurgy.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10476-85-4
• Molecular Formula: Cl₂Sr
• MDL Number: MFCD00011249

• Boiling Point: 1250°C
• Melting Point: 873°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5%, metal basis
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water. Very slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 158.53
• Refractive Index: 1.65
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.052
• Chemical Name or Material: Strontium Chloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Strontium chloride, anhydrous

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face 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/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Strontium chloride

RUO – Research Use Only