Applications

• Fireworks: Strontium chloride is commonly used in fireworks to produce a vibrant red colour.
• Pyrotechnics: It is employed as a colouring agent in various pyrotechnic compositions.
• Flares and Signals: The compound is used in flares and signal devices to generate a red illumination.
• Chemistry and Research: Strontium chloride can be used in chemical reactions and laboratory experiments as a source of strontium ions.
• Analytical Applications: It finds application in analytical chemistry for the detection and analysis of strontium.
• Metal Plating: It is used in certain metal plating processes as an electrolyte or additive.
• Ceramics and Glass: Strontium chloride can be incorporated into ceramic and glass formulations to enhance their properties.
• Manufacturing: The compound may find use in the production of various strontium-based materials and compounds.

General

What is Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate? It is a salt composed of strontium and chloride which forms neutral aqueous solutions and exhibits distinctive properties when subjected to flame. When used in fireworks, it imparts a vibrant red colour, making it a sought-after ingredient for creating visually captivating displays. Its chemical characteristics lie between those of barium chloride and calcium chloride, with strontium chloride offering a balance of properties suitable for various applications. With its wide-ranging uses in industries such as pharmaceuticals, laboratories, and chemical synthesis, Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate plays a vital role in supporting research, experimentation, and production processes.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Chemical Precursor
Used as a precursor to other compounds of strontium, such as yellow strontium chromate, strontium carbonate, and strontium sulphate. Exposure of aqueous solutions of strontium chloride to the sodium salt of the desired anion often leads to formation of the solid precipitate.

Dental Care
SrCl2 is useful in reducing tooth sensitivity by forming a barrier over microscopic tubules in the dentin containing nerve endings that have become exposed by gum recession.

Biological Research
Brief exposure induces parthenogenetic activation of oocytes which is used in developmental biological research.

Environmental
Utilised alongside citric acid in soil testing as a universal extractant of plant nutrients.

Specification

• Molecular Formula: SrCl2·6H2O
• Molecular Weight: 266.62 g/mol
• Assay: 99-103%
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Odour: Odourless
• pH (5% Aqueous Solution): 5.0-7.0
• Insoluble Matter: < 0.005%
• Sulphate (SO4): < 0.001%
• Calcium (Ca): < 0.05%
• Heavy Metals: < 0.0005%
• Iron (Fe): < 0.0005%
• Barium (Ba): < 0.05%
• Magnesium (Mg): < 0.0002%

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Causes serious eye damage.

Prec Phrases: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.