Strontium oxide, 99.5% (metals basis), SrO ^=97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Strontium oxide was used to make television picture tube glass. It finds application in glass, optic and ceramic industry. It is an active component of paint dryers. It is also used to prepare pure strontium up on heating with aluminum under vacuum.

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

• Boiling Point: ca 3000°C
• Melting Point: 2430°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in potassium hydroxide solution. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in acetone and ether.
• Formula Weight: 103.62
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.7 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Strontium oxide

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