Strontium chloride hexahydrate, 98%

Description

CAS: 10025-70-4 | Cl2H12O6Sr | 266.61 g/mol

Strontium chloride hexahydrate is a precursor to prepare strontium chromate which is used as a corrosion inhibitor for aluminum. It is involved in the synthesis of cadmium sulfide core photocatalytic nanoparticles. It is used as a red coloring agent in pyrotechnics. Furthermore, it is utilized in glass-making and metallurgy. In the medical field, its radioactive isotope strontium-89 is used for the treatment of bone cancer. It acts as a catalyst in the conversion of ketones and aldehydes to the corresponding gem-dihydroperoxides using aqueous hydrogen peroxide.

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Applications
Strontium chloride hexahydrate is a precursor to prepare strontium chromate which is used as a corrosion inhibitor for aluminum. It is involved in the synthesis of cadmium sulfide core photocatalytic nanoparticles. It is used as a red coloring agent in pyrotechnics. Furthermore, it is utilized in glass-making and metallurgy. In the medical field, its radioactive isotope strontium-89 is used for the treatment of bone cancer. It acts as a catalyst in the conversion of ketones and aldehydes to the corresponding gem-dihydroperoxides using aqueous hydrogen peroxide.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ammonia.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-70-4
• Molecular Formula: Cl2H12O6Sr
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 266.61
• MDL Number: MFCD00149865
• InChI Key: AMGRXJSJSONEEG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: strontium(2+) hexahydrate dichloride
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Sr++]

• Quantity: 250 g
• Merck Index: 14,8840
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 266.62 (158.53 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Refractive Index: 1.65
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.93
• Chemical Name or Material: Strontium chloride hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H318-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P271-P280-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P501c
EINECSNumber	233-971-6
RTECSNumber	WK8575000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only