Strontium nitrate, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

In railroad flares, signal lights, marine signalsStrontium nitrate is used in the production of road flares and in fireworks. It serves as a colorant (red) in pyrotechnics and is also used as an oxidizer in pyrotechnics. Mixed with glycolic acid, it is used to reduce the sensation of skin irritation. It is also used in electrophysiology experiments.

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: 10042-76-9
• Molecular Formula: N2O6Sr
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 211.63
• MDL Number: MFCD00011248
• InChI Key: DHEQXMRUPNDRPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: strontium nitrate, strontium dinitrate, nitric acid, strontium salt, strontium ii nitrate 1:2, unii-bdg873aqzl, nitrate de strontium french, hsdb 787, strontium nitrate sr no3 2, bdg873aqzl, nitric acid, strontium salt 2:1
• PubChem CID: 24848
• IUPAC Name: strontium;dinitrate
• SMILES: [Sr++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 570°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Granules
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol and acetone.Soluble in water and ammonia. Slightly soluble in alcohol,ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in nitric acid.
• Formula Weight: 211.63
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.99
• Chemical Name or Material: Strontium nitrate, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Strontium nitrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Oxidising solid Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• 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/.
• P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Strontium nitrate

RUO – Research Use Only