Description

Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt essential for applications requiring a reliable source of strontium ions. Its consistent quality and predictable reactivity make it a critical raw material for advanced manufacturing and research. This compound is primarily utilized by the pyrotechnics, metallurgy, and specialty chemical synthesis industries, where precise material properties are non-negotiable.

Application

• Pyrotechnics and Signal Flares: Serves as a key red colorant in fireworks and emergency flares due to the intense crimson flame it produces.
• Metallurgy and Alloy Production: Used as a strontium source for modifying the microstructure of aluminum-silicon alloys, improving their mechanical properties.
• Toothpaste and Oral Care: Incorporated in formulations for sensitive teeth, where strontium ions help block open dentinal tubules.
• Laboratory Reagent & Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for producing other strontium compounds and catalysts in organic and inorganic synthesis.
• Electrolyte for Batteries: Investigated for use in certain types of molten salt and advanced battery systems.
• Optical and Glass Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialty glasses and optical materials to modify refractive index and density.
• Agricultural Supplements: Employed in niche applications as a micronutrient source or in soil amendment studies.
• Medical Research: Utilized in biochemical and physiological studies, particularly related to calcium channel research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	10025-70-4
Molecular Formula	SrCl2·6H2O
Molecular Weight	266.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Strontium dichloride hexahydrate; Strontium(II) chloride hexahydrate; NSC 73740; Strontium chloride (SrCl2) hexahydrate; Strontium chloride 6-hydrate
EINECS	233-971-6 (for the anhydrous form)

Quality Control

Our Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profiles, and other critical parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or colorless crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SrCl2·6H2O)	≥ 99.0%
pH (5% solution)	4.5 - 7.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (as Cl)	By calculation
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Barium (Ba)	≤ 0.05%
Calcium (Ca)	≤ 0.10%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.