Strontium nitrate, anhydrous, 99.97% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 10042-76-9 | N2O6Sr | 211.63 g/mol

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

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
• SMILES: [Sr++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 570°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 100 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;dinitrate
• Formula Weight: 211.63
• Percent Purity: 99.97%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.990 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Strontium nitrate, Anhydrous

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only