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Strontium bromide

Strontium bromide
Names
IUPAC name
Strontium bromide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.030.868 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 233-969-5
UNII
  • InChI=1S/2BrH.Sr/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 checkY
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  • InChI=1S/2BrH.Sr/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
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  • Key: YJPVTCSBVRMESK-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • [Sr+2].[Br-].[Br-]
Properties
SrBr2
Molar mass 247.428 g/mol (anhydrous)
355.53 g/mol (hexahydrate)
Appearance white crystalline powder
Density 4.216 g/cm3 (anhydrous)
2.386 g/cm3 (hexahydrate)
Melting point 643 °C (1,189 °F; 916 K)
Boiling point 2,146 °C (3,895 °F; 2,419 K)
107 g/100 mL
Solubility Soluble in ethanol
Insoluble in diethyl ether
−86.6·10−6 cm3/mol
Structure[1]
Tetragonal
P4/n (No. 85)
a = 1160.42 pm, c = 713.06 pm
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Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Corrosive
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterInstability 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calciumSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Related compounds
Other anions
Other cations
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Strontium bromide is a chemical compound with a formula SrBr2. At room temperature it is a white, odourless, crystalline powder. Strontium bromide imparts a bright red colour in a flame test, showing the presence of strontium ions. It is used in flares and also has some pharmaceutical uses.

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