Strontiumsulfate
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| Strontium Sulfate | |
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| General | |
| IUPAC nomenclature | Strontium Sulfate |
| Molecular formula | SrSO4 |
| Molar mass | 182.69 g/mol |
| Appearance | White or Grey powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | ---- |
| Solubility in water | Slightly Soluble |
| Melting point | 1605°C (2921°F) |
| Boiling point | Dec |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS data |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Strontium sulfate (SrSO4) is a strontium - sulfuric acid salt that has the appearance of a white or grey powder. It occurs in nature as the mineral celestite.
[edit] Uses
Like many of the other strontium compounds, Strontium sulfate will produce a bright red flame when burned. This gives it use in pyrotechics. The primary difference is that because of the Sulfate ion this compound can be used as a high-tempature oxidizer. Thus the oxizizing function will not activate till certain heat levels.
