What is SrCl2? Important knowledge regarding SrCl2.

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. Common chemical equations of SrCl2
    SrCl2 can react with sulfuric acid (H2SO4), hydrochloric acid (HCl), nitric acid (HNO3),… to form different types of salts.

  4. 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.

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