Description

Strontium Chloride is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula SrCl₂, widely recognized for its role in specialized industrial and technical processes. Its unique properties make it a valuable precursor and additive in sectors requiring high-purity metal salts. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pyrotechnics, metallurgy, and specialty chemical industries. Strontium Chloride CAS NO 10476-85-4 is supplied in various grades to meet specific application requirements.

Application

• Pyrotechnics and Fireworks: A key component for producing brilliant red flames in emergency flares and display fireworks.
• Metallurgy: Used as a fluxing agent and in the electrolytic production of strontium metal.
• Glass and Ceramics Manufacturing: Imparts specific optical properties and acts as a stabilizer in certain glass formulations.
• Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth: Serves as an active ingredient in some formulations to block nerve pathways and reduce sensitivity.
• Laboratory and Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research.
• Medical Applications: Used in certain radiopharmaceuticals and as a source of strontium ions in medical studies.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for other strontium compounds and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Strontium Chloride
CAS No.	10476-85-4
Molecular Formula	SrCl₂
Molecular Weight	158.53 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Strontium dichloride; Strontium(II) chloride; Strontium chloride anhydrous; NSC 406915; Strontium chloride (SrCl2); EINECS 233-971-6
EINECS	233-971-6

Quality Control

Our Strontium Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various purity grades, including technical and higher purity options, with specifications tailored to your application. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SrCl₂)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 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.