Strontium Carbonate

SrCO₃

IUPAC: Strontium carbonate

CAS: 1633-05-2

Overview

Strontium carbonate is used in the production of specialty glass for cathode ray tubes and in ceramic ferrite magnets. It gives fireworks their red color.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Strontium Sr 1 87.6200

Elemental Composition

C
Carbon ×1
8.1%
O
Oxygen ×3
32.5%
Sr
Strontium ×1
59.4%

Uses

  • • Fireworks (red color)
  • • CRT glass
  • • Ferrite magnets
  • • Ceramic glazes

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Creates the brilliant red color in fireworks and signal flares

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Sr+2]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
147.63 g/mol
Density
3.5000 g/cm³
Melting Point
1497.0 °C
Solubility
0.011 g/L at 18°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
147.8904
TPSA
63.2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
18.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strontium Carbonate?
Strontium Carbonate (SrCO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Strontium carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Strontium Carbonate?
Strontium Carbonate has a molar mass of 147.63 g/mol.
What state is Strontium Carbonate at room temperature?
Strontium Carbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Strontium Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Strontium Carbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Strontium Carbonate?
Strontium Carbonate (SrCO₃) is composed of Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Strontium (Sr).