Atomic Mass Sr (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Strontium. But how do we know how much does a Sr atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Sr, we can open any periodic table and search for Strontium.

In the case of Strontium the answer is 87,62. However there is a lot of funny facts about Strontium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Strontium Overview

Sr Atomic Mass

87,62

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Sr (Strontium)

Name Origin

From the Scottish town, Strontian.

Description

Soft, malleable, silvery-yellow metal.

Atomic Number

38

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: A. Crawford

Year: 1790

Location: Scotland

Uses

Used in flares and fireworks for crimson color. Strontium-90 is a long lived highly radioactive fallout product of atomic-bomb explosions.

Sources

Found in minerals celestite and strontianite.

Want to learn more details and data about Strontium (Sr)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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