Formation of Strontium Oxide

2Sr + O2 → 2SrO

Übersicht

Strontium metal burns in oxygen with a characteristic crimson-red flame to produce strontium oxide. This is a vigorous reaction due to strontium's high reactivity as an alkaline earth metal. The red color is exploited in pyrotechnics.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Oxygen O 1 (g)
Reaktant Strontium Sr 2 (s)
Produkt Strontium Oxide SrO 2 (s)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Red fireworks and signal flares often contain strontium compounds that produce their intense red color from strontium emission spectra.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Strontium oxide is used in the production of strontium ferrite magnets, in cathode ray tubes, and in specialty glass for television screens.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Synthesis
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-1184,0 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Strontium Oxide?
The balanced equation is: 2Sr + O₂ → 2SrO.
What type of reaction is Formation of Strontium Oxide?
Formation of Strontium Oxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Strontium Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Strontium Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1184.0 kJ/mol.