8843. Strontium Hydroxide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 18480-07-4
Strontium hydrate.
H2O2Sr; mol wt 121.63.
H 1.66%, O 26.31%, Sr 72.04%.
Sr(OH)2.

Derivative

Octahydrate.

Properties

Colorless, deliquesc crystals or white powder; absorbs CO2 from air forming carbonate. Loses part of its water at about 100°. Sol in 50 parts water, 2.1 parts boiling water. The soln is very alkaline. pH about 13.5. Keep tightly closed.

Use

Refining beet sugar; separating crystallizable sugar from molasses.