Strontium is a chemical element
with the symbol Sr and it has an atomic number of 38.
The atomic mass of Strontium is 87.62.
Things you might not know about
Strontium:
- It has a violent reaction with water that
produces strontium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
- Strontium salts are used in the manufacture
of fireworks. This is due to the fact that they impart a deep red
color to the firework.
- The primary use for strontium compounds is in
glass for color television cathode ray tubes to prevent X-ray
emission.
- Strontium chloride is sometimes used in
toothpastes for sensitive teeth.
See GC2XAY2 - Hydrogen, for an explanation
about this series of caches.
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