Strontium carbonate

Agent Name
Strontium carbonate
CAS Number
1633-05-2
Formula
C-H2-O3.Sr
Major Category
Metals
Strontium carbonate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
C.I. 77837; CI 77837; Carbonic acid strontium salt (1:1); Strontianite; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White odorless solid; [Merck Index] Colorless or white odorless hygroscopic solid; [HSDB] White odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Naturally found as the mineral strontianite; [Merck Index] Used in pyrotechnics, signals, ceramic ferrites, phosphors, iridescent glass, glass for color television tubes, oxide coatings, and fluxes for producing high-grade steels; Also used in refining sugar and as a lead scavenger in zinc production; [HSDB] Used in the electrical/electronic engineering industry; [IUCLID]
Comments
An irritant to the eyes and the respiratory tract; "Strontium ion has effects on the calcium content of the bones and teeth, but data concerning harmful doses of strontium carbonate are inadequate." [ICSC] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Strontium."
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