8846. Strontium Oxide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1314-11-0
Strontia; strontium monoxide.
OSr; mol wt 103.62.
O 15.44%, Sr 84.56%.
SrO.

Properties

White to grayish-white, porous, caustic mass. d 4.7. mp 2430°. When treated with water, forms the hydroxide with evolution of much heat. Keep tightly closed.

Use

Manuf of strontium salts.