Title: Strontium Sulfide
CAS Registry Number: 1314-96-1
Molecular Formula: SSr
Molecular Weight: 119.69
Percent Composition: S 26.79%, Sr 73.21%
Line Formula: SrS
Literature References: The article of commerce contains 65-75% SrS. Strontium sulfide made by reduction of the sulfate is not luminous; the luminous sulfide is prepared by heating strontium hydroxide with sulfur.
Properties: Gray powder; has the odor of H2S in moist air. d 3.70. Slightly sol in water; sol in acids with decompn. Keep dry.
Density: d 3.70
Use: In luminous paints; as a depilatory. |