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Definition of the Strontium Element
A soft, silvery, easily
oxidized metallic element that ignites spontaneously in air when
finely divided. Strontium is used in pyrotechnic compounds and
various alloys.
Origin / Meaning of the name Strontium
This was named after the
Scottish town of Strontian.
Classification of the Strontium Element
Strontium is
classified as an "Alkaline Earth Metals" which are located in
Group 2 elements of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as
an Alkaline Earth Metals are found in the Earth’s crust, but not
in the elemental form as they are so reactive. Instead, they are
widely distributed in rock structures.
Facts about the History of the Strontium
Element
The mineral strontianite was
recognised by Adair Crawford in 1790 and it was named after the
Scottish town of Strontian. Klaproth and Hope discovered strontium
itself in 1798 and the metallic strontium was first isolated by
Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808 by the use of electrolysis. It does not
occur naturally, is very soft and scratches easily.
Occurrence the Strontium Element
Obtained from celestite and strontianite
Found in 0.034% of all igneous rock in the form of the sulphate
mineral celestite and the carbonate strontianite
Associated Uses of Strontium
Producing ferrite magnets
Refining zinc
Toothpastes
Flares
Fireworks
Strontium ranelate, aluminate, chromate, nitrate, chloride,
aluminate
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