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Strontium chloride hexahydrate, ACS, 99.0-103.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Strontium chloride hexahydrate is a precursor to prepare strontium chromate which is used as a corrosion inhibitor for aluminum. It is involved in the synthesis of cadmium sulfide core photocatalytic nanoparticles. It is used as a red coloring agent in pyrotechnics. Furthermore, it is utilized in glass-making and metallurgy. In the medical field, its radioactive isotope strontium-89 is used for the treatment of bone cancer. It acts as a catalyst in the conversion of ketones and aldehydes to the corresponding gem-dihydroperoxides using aqueous hydrogen peroxide.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Granules |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.0 to 103.0% |
| Merck Index | 14,8840 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ammonia. |
| Formula Weight | 266.62 (158.53 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99.0 to 103.0% |
| Grade | ACS |
| Refractive Index | 1.65 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Strontium chloride hexahydrate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Strontium chloride hexahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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