Title: Strontium Iodide
CAS Registry Number: 10476-86-5
Molecular Formula: I2Sr
Molecular Weight: 341.43
Percent Composition: I 74.34%, Sr 25.66%
Line Formula: SrI2
Literature References: The article of commerce is hydrated. Toxicity data: K. W. Cochran et al., Arch. Ind. Hyg. Occup. Med. 1, 637 (1950).
Derivative Type: Hexahydrate
Properties: Colorless to yellowish, deliquesc, fused masses or granules with bitterish saline taste; becomes yellow on exposure to air and light due to liberation of iodine. Melts when rapidly heated, at about 120°. mp 402° (anhydrous). d 4.42. Sol in 0.2 part water; sol in alcohol. The aq soln is practically neutral. Keep well closed and protected from light. LD50 i.p. in rats: 800 mg/kg (Cochran).
Melting point: mp 402° (anhydrous)
Density: d 4.42
Toxicity data: LD50 i.p. in rats: 800 mg/kg (Cochran)
Therap-Cat: Iodine source.
Therap-Cat-Vet: Has been used in iodide therapy.
Keywords: Replenishers/Supplements; Iodine. |