- Definition of Sr2SO6
Sr2SO6, also known as Strontium sulfate, is a colorless solid. Its English name is Strontium sulfate. Sr2SO6 consists of two strontium atoms, one sulfur atom, and six oxygen atoms. The atomic mass of strontium is 87.62, sulfur is 32.06 and oxygen is 15.9994. Thus, the molecular mass of Sr2SO6 is 375.72.
1.4 Ion structure
In Sr2SO6, two Sr2+ ions and one SO4 2- ion form a molecule.
- Properties: Sr2SO6
Strontium sulfate is a colorless, odorless solid with neutral pH. It is not easily decomposed by heat and is insoluble in water.
2.2 Chemical properties of Sr2SO6
Strontium sulfate does not strongly react in chemical reactions, it is especially stable in acidic environments.
- Common chemical equations of Sr2SO6
Strontium sulfate does not easily participate in chemical reactions, therefore, there are not many examples of its reactions with metals, acids, non-metals or salts.
- Synthesis of Sr2SO6
Strontium sulfate can be synthesized from strontium chloride and sulfuric acid or from strontium nitrate and sulfuric acid.
Sr(NO3)2 + H2SO4 -> SrSO4 + 2HNO3
On an industrial scale, strontium sulfate is typically produced from strontianite ore, a natural sulfate salt of strontium.