Strontium sulfate
Agent Name
Strontium sulfate
CAS Number
7759-02-6
Formula
H2-O4-S.Sr
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Strontium sulphate; Sulfuric acid, strontium salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] STRONZIO SOLFATO; [IUCLID]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White odorless solid; [Merck Index] Light yellow powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Found as the mineral celestine or celestite; Used in ceramics and pyrotechnics; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause mechanical eye and respiratory tract irritation; [ICSC] Inhalation of dust may cause pneumoconiosis; [IUCLID] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Strontium."
Biomedical References
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