Strontium sulfate (SrSO4) is the sulfate salt of strontium, also known as the Celestine. It is basically a white crystalline powder and occurs in nature. It is soluble in dilute HCl and nitric acid, poorly soluble in water, and insoluble in ethanol. It is non-flammable in nature.

Chemical Properties Of Strontium Sulfate

Chemical names : strontium sulfate, strontium sulphate,sulfuric acid strontium salt

Chemical formula : SrSO4 or O4SSr

Molecular weight : 183.68 g/mol

Density : 3.96 g/cm³

Melting point : 1606 °C

Uses of Strontium Sulfate

It is used as a red colorant in ceramics and glass.

It is used as a white artist pigment

It is used for refining zinc.

It is also used for flares purposes.