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| Other names
Strontium(II) perchlorate; Strontium diperchlorate
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| EC Number | 236-614-2 |
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| Properties | |
| Sr(ClO4)2 | |
| Molar mass | 286.51 g/mol |
| Appearance | White powder or colorless crystals |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Strontium perchlorate is a white powder or colorless crystals with the formula Sr(ClO4)2.
Its a strong oxidizer which gives red flames. It can be used in pyrotechnics; however, usually the more common strontium nitrate is used.
It can be prepared by oxidizing strontium chlorate with hypochlorites.