Strontium nitrate
Description
Strontium nitrate (CAS 10042-76-9 ) is an inorganic salt supplying both strontium and nitrate ions to industrial formulations and pyrotechnic compositions. It is the primary oxidizer responsible for producing a characteristic crimson flame in signal flares and fireworks. Procurement demand for this chemical spans defense contracting, specialty chemical manufacturing, and corrosion protection applications. In pyrotechnics and defense, it functions as the oxidizing agent in red signal flares and tracer ammunition. Military illumination rounds utilize this compound where consistent burn characteristics are a qualification requirement. Automotive airbag inflator formulations have historically incorporated it as an oxidizer component in gas-generating propellant mixtures. Corrosion-inhibiting primers for aerospace aluminum substrates use this material as an active pigment. It is frequently used to replace chromate-based systems in compliant coating formulations to meet modern environmental standards. In the textile and paper sectors, it is used in specialty flame-retardant treatments where halogen-free chemistry is required. This versatility makes it a critical component across several diverse manufacturing and safety industries. The product is supplied as a white crystalline powder or granular solid. Technical grade is the standard commercial form, with purity levels typically ranging from 99% to 99.5% on a dry basis for industrial use. Packaging is available in bags and bulk quantities suited to industrial-scale consumption. Our supply chain ensures that the material meets rigorous safety and handling protocols required for high-purity inorganic nitrates. Contact us for supply of Strontium nitrate Request Quote
Other Names (Synonyms)
Strontium dinitrate | Nitric acid, strontium salt | Strontium nitrate (Sr(NO3)2) | Nitric acid, strontium salt (2:1) | Strontium nitricum | Nitrate de strontium | Strontium(II) nitrate (1:2) | BDG873AQZL
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