Cesium nitrate or cesium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CsNO3. It is is a colorless, glittering crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is a strong oxidizing material and may burst into flames on contact with organic materials. It is used in pyrotechnic compositions as a colorant and an oxidizer, also used in the manufacture of cesium salt.
Properties
Chemical formula : CsNO3
Appearance : White crystalline powder
Melting point : 414 °c
Water solubility : Soluble
Density : 3.685 g/cm³