Strontium sulfide (SrS)-Powder

Characteristic

 

Strontium sulfide is the inorganic compound with the formula SrS. It is a white solid. The compound is an intermediate in the conversion of strontium sulfate, the main strontium ore called celestite, to other more useful compounds。

Chemical formula：SrS

Molar mass：119.68 g/mol

Appearance：white solid (spoiled samples are colored)

Odor：none (degraded samples smell of hydrogen sulfide)

Density：3.70 g/cm³

Melting point：2,002 °C (3,636 °F; 2,275 K)

Solubility in water：slightly soluble

Solubility in acids：decomposes

Refractive index (nD)：2.107

 

Application

 

Strontium sulfide is used as organic intermediates. It is also used as depilatory.