8839. Strontium Chlorate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 7791-10-8
Cl2O6Sr; mol wt 254.52.
Cl 27.86%, O 37.72%, Sr 34.43%.
Sr(ClO3)2.

Properties

Colorless or white crystals. d 3.15. mp 120° with decomposition and evolution of O2. Sol in 0.6 part water, slightly in alcohol. Oxidizer. Handle with caution like potassium chlorate.

Use

In pyrotechnics to produce red fire.