PYROTECHNIC CHEMICALS

STRONCARB   STRONTIUM CARBONATE STRONTIUM CARBONATE Price: $ 3.20 / POUND

Strontium Carbonate (Carbonic acid, strontium salt (1:1)) [SrCO3] White or pale tan powder, 325 mesh. 

Produces a good red, sometimes used to slow some mixtures burning. Used often for producing red colours, and as a fire retardant in gunpowder mixtures. An inexpensive colorant in fireworks, Strontium and its salts emit a brilliant red color in flame. Unlike other strontium salts, the carbonate salt is generally prefered because of its cost and the fact that it is not hygroscopic. Its ability to neutralize acid is also very helpful in pyrotechnics. Another similar application is in road flares. Strontium carbonate is a white, odorless, tasteless powder. It's chemical makeup is: C 8.14% O 32.51% Sr 59.35%. Being a carbonate, it is a weak base and therefore is reactive with acids. It is otherwise stable and safe to work with. It is practically insoluble in water (1 part in 100,000). The solubility is increased significantly if the water is saturated with CO2, to 1 part in 1,000. It is soluble in dilute acids.

Irritating to the skin and eyes on contact. Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucus membrane. Irritation to the eyes will cause watering and redness. Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin inflammation. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear protective equipment when handling this compound.

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