STRONTIUM NITRATE

CHARECTERISTICS

• Strontium nitrate present in the form of white powder .

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in water
• Less soluble in alcohol

DENSITY

2.98

MELTING POINT

• 570 C

BOLING POINT

• 645 C

PREPARATION

Obtained by mixing of strontium chloride and sodium nitrate

GRADES

• Technical and Regent grades

HAZARDS

• Poisonous in nature and is an strong  oxidizing agent
• Can explode upon crushing or colliding

USES

• Used in fireworks and match making industry
• Also used as a signal in ships.