Characteristic

White fine crystal. Lose crystalline water at 150℃. Anhydrous density 2.099. Intense heat converts it to strontium carbonate. Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol.

Chemical formula:Sr(OOCCH₃)₂•0.5H₂O

Formula weight: 214.72 g/mol(205.71anhy)

Melting Point: 150° C-0.5H2O

Density 2.099g/ml

Appearance:white crystal or powder

Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.

  

Application

 

Strontium acetate is used as a catalyst, as a chemical intermediate and in medicine. The primary application of strontium acetate is as an active component in toothpastes. This compound is used to desensitize teeth to extremes of hot and cold, sweets, acids, or touch.