15 Facts About Strontium

Strontium is the chemical element with the symbol Sr and atomic number 38.

Strontium has physical and chemical properties similar to those of its two vertical neighbors in the periodic table, calcium and barium.

Strontium was first isolated as a metal in 1808 by Humphry Davy using the then newly discovered process of electrolysis.

Strontium is a divalent silvery metal with a pale yellow tint whose properties are mostly intermediate between and similar to those of its group neighbors calcium and barium.

Strontium is intermediate between calcium and barium in its reactivity toward water, with which it reacts on contact to produce strontium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

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Strontium hydroxide, Sr2, is a strong base, though it is not as strong as the hydroxides of barium or the alkali metals.

Strontium is named after the Scottish village of Strontian, where it was discovered in the ores of the lead mines.

Strontium came to the conclusion that it was distinct from the witherite and contained a new earth .

Strontium carbonate is precipitated from the strontium sulfide solution by introduction of carbon dioxide.

Strontium is so similar to calcium, it is incorporated in the bone.

Strontium aluminate is frequently used in glow in the dark toys, as it is chemically and biologically inert.

Strontium carbonate is used in the manufacturing of hard ferrite magnets.

Strontium chloride is sometimes used in toothpastes for sensitive teeth.

Strontium has been shown to inhibit sensory irritation when applied topically to the skin.

Strontium-90 is a radioactive fission product produced by nuclear reactors used in nuclear power.