- Definition of Sr(NO3)2
Sr(NO3)2, also known as Strontium nitrate, is a chemical compound composed of one Strontium atom (Sr), two Nitrogen atoms (N), and six Oxygen atoms (O). It is a salt of nitric acid and strontium. In English, it is commonly referred to as Strontium nitrate. Sr(NO3)2 has a molecular mass of 211.631 g/mol, comprising one strontium atom, two nitrogen atoms, and six oxygen atoms, which constitute the molecular structure of Sr(NO3)2. In its ion structure, Strontium forms the Sr2+ ion, while nitrate forms the NO3- ion.
- Properties: Sr(NO3)2
The physical properties of Sr(NO3)2 are quite diverse. Sr(NO3)2 exists as a solid, white, odorless substance with a neutral pH. As for its chemical properties, Strontium nitrate can react with many metals, acids, non-metals, and various salts.
- Common chemical equations of Sr(NO3)2
Sr(NO3)2 can react with metals such as Fe, Cu, Zn… forming salts and Hydrogen gas; react with acids to produce nitrate salts and acid; or react with other non-metals such as S, P, Br… to form more complex compounds.
- Synthesis of Sr(NO3)2
The synthesis of Sr(NO3)2 can be performed in a laboratory by reacting strontium with nitric acid, or industrially synthesized by reacting strontium with nitric acid under higher temperature and pressure conditions.