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Strontium nitrate, anhydrous, 99.97% (metals basis)
Description
Strontium 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. It mixed with glycolic acid and 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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 570°C |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Linear Formula | Sr(NO3)2 |
| UN Number | UN1507 |
| Merck Index | 14,8845 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and ammonia. Slightly soluble in alcohol,ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in nitric acid. |
| IUPAC Name | strontium(2+) dinitrate |
| Formula Weight | 211.63 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H272-H318 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H272-H302-H315-H319-H335 May intensify fire oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P220-P221-P280-P305+P351+P338-P310-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: STRONTIUM NITRATE |
| EINECSNumber | 233-131-9 |
| RTECSNumber | WK9800000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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