Strontium chlorate

Strontium chlorate

Identifiers
CAS Number	7791-10-8 Y
ChemSpider	23043
EC Number	232-239-3
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	24641
InChI InChI=1S/2ClHO3.Sr/c2*2-1(3)4;/h2*(H,2,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2 Key: FRTABACCYANHFP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [O-]Cl(=O)=O.[O-]Cl(=O)=O.[Sr+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	Sr(ClO3)2
Molar mass	254.522 g/mol
Appearance	colorless or white crystals
Density	3.15 g/cm3
Melting point	120 °C (248 °F; 393 K) (decomposes)
Solubility in water	174.9 g/100 mL (18 °C)
Solubility	soluble in dilute alcohol insoluble in absolute alcohol
Refractive index (nD)	1.516
Structure
Crystal structure	rhombic
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Related compounds
Other cations	Magnesium chlorate Barium chlorate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Strontium chlorate is a chemical compound, with the formula Sr(ClO₃)₂. It is a strong oxidizing agent.

Preparation

Strontium chlorate is created by warming a solution of strontium hydroxide, and adding chlorine to it, which subsequent crystallization. Chlorine has no action on dry Sr(OH)₂, but it converts the hydrate (Sr(OH)₂·8H₂O) into the chloride and chlorate, with a small quantity of strontium hypochlorite also being produced.