Strontium
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shelbyrollo
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Chemical Elements
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7,8,9,10,11


Scientists had originally thought that strontium and barium were the same element
Strontium
Uses for Strontiumused in fireworks used to monitor the thickness of materials
The melting point is 1,416 F 768.8 C
Strontium is part of the alkaline earth metals
It's density is 2.64 grams per cubic centimeter
Strontium is a silvery-white, shiny metal
Strontium was named after Strontian, Scotland
Strontium was first reconized in 1790 in Strontian, Scotland by Adair Crawford.
Chemical properties:stontium is very active and must be stored kerosene or mineral oil.In a powder form it catches on fire easily.Physical properties:when exposed to air it forms a thin layer of strontium oxide that makes a yellow color on the metal.
The boiling point is 2,519 F
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