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Strontium chloride, anhydrous, 99.5% (metals basis)
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
Specifications
| 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 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H318-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P271-P280-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 233-971-6 |
| RTECSNumber | WK8400000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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