Formation of Strontium Oxide

2Sr + O2 → 2SrO

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Oxygen O 1 (g)
Réactif Strontium Sr 2 (s)
Produit Strontium Oxide SrO 2 (s)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

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

Propriétés

Type
Synthesis
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-1184,0 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

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.