STRONTIUM PEROXIDE

CHARECTERISTICS

• It’s other name is strontium dioxide.

  TASTE

• It is tasteless, odorless and white colored powder.

DENSITY

• 4.56 (A)
• 1.95 (B)

MELTING POINT

• 2.5^OC

SOLUBILITY

• It is soluble in ammonium chloride and alcohol
• Less soluble in cold water

PREPARATION

• It is obtained by the reaction of strontium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide

HAZARDS

• It can explode when combined with other organic compounds.
• Explosive in nature
• Can also catch fire when heated
• It is an oxidizing agent

USES

• Use in Antiseptic, bleaching and fireworks products