Formation of Strontium Oxide

2Sr + O2 → 2SrO

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Oxygen O 1 (g)
反応物 Strontium Sr 2 (s)
生成物 Strontium Oxide SrO 2 (s)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

酸化ストロンチウムはストロンチウムフェライト磁石(スピーカー・モーター用永久磁石)の製造、陰極線管(CRT)、信号弾・花火の赤色炎に利用される。

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.