2. History of Strontium
• Discovered in 1790 by Adair Crawford in
Strontian, Scotland.
• The element was later isolated by Sir Humphry
Davy.
3. Properties
• Strontium is a solid at room temperature.
• When it is freshly cut it is a silvery
colored, however, when it reacts it can turn
many different colors.
• Melting point: 777 degrees Celsius
• Boiling point: 1382 degrees Celsius.
• Density of the solid is 2.630 kg/mL
4. • Because of the different colors
formed in a reaction with
Strontium, it is often used in
fireworks.
5. Here is a video that shows how
Strontium can change the color of a
flame, making it useful in
pyrotechnics.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vltFchuGi
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6. Uses
• Strontium does not exist by itself, but it can be
found in Strontium salts and other compounds.
• Strontium salts (strontium sulphate) is used in
pyrotechnics.
• Strontium titanate has an extremely high
refractive index so it is known to be used as a
gemstone.
• Radioactive Strontium ( Strontium 90) granules
are found in nuclear bombs.
7. Availability
• Even though Strontium does not exist by
itself, things like Strontium Chloride can be
bought in small amounts from many
pyrotechnic suppliers.
• This usually costs about $100 for 100 grams..
8. Works Cited
• Winter, Mark. Strontium The Essentials. 1993-2011. Web. 11
November 2011.
• Strontium- Strontium Supplements. 2005-2011. Web. 13
November 2011.
• "Strontium." Chemicool Periodic Table. Chemicool.com. 24
Feb. 2011. Web. 11/15/2011
• <http://www.chemicool.com/elements/strontium.html>.
