Title: Strontium Sulfide

CAS Registry Number: 1314-96-1

Molecular Formula: SSr

Molecular Weight: 119.69

Percent Composition: S 26.79%, Sr 73.21%

Line Formula: SrS

Literature References: The article of commerce contains 65-75% SrS. Strontium sulfide made by reduction of the sulfate is not luminous; the luminous sulfide is prepared by heating strontium hydroxide with sulfur.

Properties: Gray powder; has the odor of H2S in moist air. d 3.70. Slightly sol in water; sol in acids with decompn. Keep dry.

Density: d 3.70

Use: In luminous paints; as a depilatory.