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Definition of SrCl2
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: SrCl2 or strontium chloride
1.1.2 English name: Strontium chloride
1.2. Atomic Composition: SrCl2 consists of 1 strontium atom (Sr) and 2 chlorine atoms (Cl).
1.3. Molecular mass: 158.52 g/mol
1.3.1 Molecular structure: SrCl2 is formed from 1 Sr atom and 2 Cl atoms linked together.
1.4 Ion structure: Sr2+ ion and Cl- ion. -
Properties of SrCl2
2.1 Physical properties of SrCl2
State: crystalline solid
Color: colorless
Odor: odorless
PH level: neutral
2.2 Chemical properties of SrCl2: SrCl2 is not flammable. It can react with strong oxidizing agents to form Strontium chlorate (Sr(ClO3)2). -
Common chemical equations of SrCl2
SrCl2 can react with sulfuric acid (H2SO4), hydrochloric acid (HCl), nitric acid (HNO3),… to form different types of salts. -
Preparation of SrCl2
4.1 Lab preparation of SrCl2: Heat strontium and chlorine.
4.2 Industrial preparation of SrCl2: Industrial SrCl2 is produced by separating strontium from the mineral celestite (SrSO4) through an atom reduction process using coal and chlorine.