Facts about the
Definition of the Element Strontium
The Element Strontium is defined as...
A soft, silvery, easily oxidized metallic element that ignites
spontaneously in air when finely divided. Strontium is used in
pyrotechnic compounds and various alloys.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Strontium
What are the origins of the word Strontium ?
This was named after the Scottish town of Strontian.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Strontium
Strontium is classified as an "Alkaline Earth Metals" which are
located in Group 2 elements of the Periodic Table. An Element
classified as an Alkaline Earth Metals are found in the Earth’s
crust, but not in the elemental form as they are so reactive.
Instead, they are widely distributed in rock structures.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Strontium
The mineral strontianite was recognised by Adair Crawford in 1790
and it was named after the Scottish town of Strontian. Klaproth
and Hope discovered strontium itself in 1798 and the metallic
strontium was first isolated by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808 by the
use of electrolysis. It does not occur naturally, is very soft and
scratches easily.
Occurrence of the
element Strontium in
the Atmosphere
Obtained from celestite and strontianite
Found in 0.034% of all igneous rock in the form of the sulphate
mineral celestite and the carbonate strontianite
Common Uses of
Strontium
Producing ferrite magnets
Refining zinc
Toothpastes
Flares
Fireworks
Strontium ranelate, aluminate, chromate, nitrate, chloride,
aluminate
The Properties of the Element Strontium
Name of Element : Strontium
Symbol of Element : Sr
Atomic Number of Strontium : 38
Atomic Mass: 87.62 amu
Melting Point: 769.0 °C - 1042.15 °K
Boiling Point: 1384.0 °C - 1657.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Strontium : 38
Number of Neutrons in Strontium : 50
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 2.54 g/cm3
Color of Strontium : silvery
The element Strontium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Strontium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Strontium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Strontium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Strontium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Strontium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. The mineral strontianite was recognised by Adair Crawford in
1790. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Strontium is
just one element that can be found.
