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Strontium chloride

IUPAC: strontium dichloride

SrCl2 Salts CAS 10476-85-4
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Formula / NotationSrCl2
CAS Number10476-85-4
Molecular Weight158.52
AppearanceColorless or white odorless solid; [EPA OHM/TADS]
Also Known Asstrontium dichloride; 10476-85-4; Strontium dichloride; Strontium chloride (SrCl2); EKE8PS9J6Z; DTXSID6040616; CHEBI:36383; RefChem:889279; DTXCID4020616; 233-971-6
CategorySalts

What is Strontium chloride?

Strontium dichloride is an inorganic chloride and a strontium salt. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound.

Formula & Notation

SrCl2

IUPAC Name: strontium dichloride

Other Names / Synonyms: strontium dichloride; 10476-85-4; Strontium dichloride; Strontium chloride (SrCl2); EKE8PS9J6Z; DTXSID6040616; CHEBI:36383; RefChem:889279; DTXCID4020616; 233-971-6

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Colorless or white odorless solid; [EPA OHM/TADS]. Molecular formula: Cl2Sr. Molecular weight: 158.52 g/mol.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight158.52
AppearanceColorless or white odorless solid; [EPA OHM/TADS]

Uses & Applications

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Strontium chloride
Formula SrCl2
CAS Number 10476-85-4
Molecular Weight 158.52
Category Salts
Synonyms strontium dichloride; 10476-85-4; Strontium dichloride; Strontium chloride (SrCl2); EKE8PS9J6Z; DTXSID6040616; CHEBI:36383; RefChem:889279; DTXCID4020616; 233-971-6

Frequently Asked Questions

Strontium dichloride is an inorganic chloride and a strontium salt. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound.

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