Strontium nitrate
Agent Name
Strontium nitrate
CAS Number
10042-76-9
Formula
N2-O6.Sr
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Nitrate de strontium [French]; Nitric acid, strontium salt; Strontium dinitrate; Strontium(II) nitrate (1:2); [ChemIDplus] UN1507
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in pyrotechnics (red fire), signal lights, marine signals, railroad flares, matches, and military tracer bullets; Also used in electron tubes and as a pigment; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong oxidizing agent; A fire hazard on contact with organic substances; Shock or heat may cause explosion; [Hawley] A strong skin and mild mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] A strong oxidizing agent; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with combustible material; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Strontium." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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