Strontium peroxide

Colorless, odorless and tasteless solid

Fixed

4.56 g · cm -3 ( 25 ° C)

215 (decomposition ) ° C

• Poorly soluble in water
• Slightly soluble in ethanol and ammonium chloride
• Insoluble in acetone

Risk

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Strontium peroxide is an inorganic chemical compound of strontium from the group of peroxides.

Production and representation

Strontium peroxide may be obtained by reaction of oxygen with hydrogen peroxide or strontium oxide.

The octahydrate can also be obtained by reaction of strontium nitrate with sodium peroxide.

The hydrate can be obtained by heating at 350 ° C are converted to the anhydrate, wherein strontium oxide also occurs.

Properties

Strontium peroxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless solid which is sparingly soluble in cold water and decomposes in hot water. It happens to be an octahydrate.

Use

Strontium peroxide is used as a bleaching agent, antiseptic, and in pyrotechnics.