Strontium chloride hexahydrate, tech., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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 field of medicine, 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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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++]

• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 2 kg
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol. Slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 266.62 (158.53 Anhydrous)
• Grade: Technical
• Refractive Index: 1.65
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.93
• Chemical Name or Material: Strontium chloride hexahydrate

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