Strontium chromate

Strontium chromate is a chemical compound, with the formula SrCrO4.[1]

Strontium chromate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.220
EC Number
  • 232-142-6
RTECS number
  • GB3240000
Properties
SrCrO4
Molar mass 203.614 g/mol
Appearance yellow powder
Density 3.353 g/cm3
0.12 g/100 mL (15 °C)
3 g/100 mL (100 °C)
Solubility Soluble in dilute acids and ammonia
5.1·10−6 cm3/mol
Structure
monoclinic
Hazards
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
3118 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Related compounds
Other cations
Magnesium chromate
Barium chromate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Preparation

Strontium chromate is prepared from the reaction of strontium chloride with sodium chromate, or from a reaction between strontium carbonate with sodium dichromate.

Uses

  • Corrosion inhibitor in pigments
  • In electrochemical processes to control sulphate concentration of solutions
  • Colorant in polyvinyl chloride resins
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Aluminum flake coatings
  • As an anti-corrosive primer for zinc, magnesium, aluminum, and alloys used in aircraft manufacture.

References

  1. US National Institutes of Health TOXNET
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