What is Sr2SO6? Important knowledge about Sr2SO6.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Synthesis of Sr₂SO₆

Strontium sulfate can be synthesized from strontium chloride and sulfuric acid or from strontium nitrate and sulfuric acid.

SrCl₂ + H₂SO₄ -> SrSO₄ + 2HCl

Sr(NO₃)₂ + H₂SO₄ -> SrSO₄ + 2HNO₃

On an industrial scale, strontium sulfate is typically produced from strontianite ore, a natural sulfate salt of strontium.