Title: Strontium Sulfate

CAS Registry Number: 7759-02-6

Molecular Formula: O4SSr

Molecular Weight: 183.68

Percent Composition: O 34.84%, S 17.46%, Sr 47.70%

Line Formula: SrSO4

Literature References: Occurs in nature as the mineral celestine or celestite.

Properties: White, odorless, crystalline powder. d 3.96. One gram dissolves in ~8800 ml water, 800 ml 2% HCl, 700 ml 3% HNO3; appreciably sol in alkali chloride solns.

Density: d 3.96

Use: In ceramics, pyrotechnics.