Strontium

Element Name: Strontium


 * Element Symbol:** Sr


 * Atomic Mass:** 88


 * Atomic Number:** 38[[image:stontium_allison.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Protons:** 38


 * Electrons:** 38


 * Discovery:** Discovered by Adair Crawford in 1790.


 * How it Was Named:** It was named after Strontian, a town in Scotland.


 * State of Matter:** Solid.


 * Melting Point:** 777°C


 * Boiling Point:** 1382°C


 * Characteristics:** Soft Silver- white or yellowish, radioactive isotope of it is a common product of nuclear explosions, Strontium is deadly.


 * Uses of Element:** Produces glass for color television tubes, it's the red flame in fireworks, used for refining Zinc, optical materials, and Strontium makes magnets with Iron.


 * Interesting Facts:** Strontium turns yellow when exposed to air. The human body absorbs it as if it were Calcium.

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