What is the use of a strontium?
Strontium is a silver, metal element, shortened SR, with an atomic number of 38. It is a member of the alkaline metal family of elements, and as such is chemically similar to calcium and highly reactive. For this reason, it is not in its pure form in nature, but only as part of different minerals. Pure strontium reacts with water and quickly oxidizes in the air, even spontaneously burns in the air when it is powder. Using for many things is the main use of the strontium in fireworks, metal alloys, in the field of medicine and an ever -smaller extent of old -fashioned colored television image pipes.
One of the first uses for Strontium and one used for today is the processing of raw sugar. Strontium hydroxide is used to process sugar from beet and is sometimes used to remove molasses from raw sugar. This Stroncia compound was historically made of Strontianite and Celestite minerals.
In 2011, it is one of the main uses of Strontia in Pyrotechnics. ThanksIts properties are useful for the production of certain pulsating red colors in fireworks, emergency lights and shooting ammunition. Strontium burns with an extremely bright, reddish light. Other common applications for the strontium include the formulation of several metal alloys, especially some steels and aluminum. Sometimes it is also used to refine certain metals.
One of the primary uses for the Strontium in the past was the colorful TV cathode ray tubes (CRT). Although they are still in production since 2011, they are quickly becoming less common. Stroncia oxide is mixed with glass and absorbs X -rays generated by CRT. This glass is primarily used for the display area of the tube itself, but not for the entire tube, because the lead glass is used for the rest.
Some important uses of the strontium is found in the area of medicine. While the research is still being conducted, it is assumed thatE Some of the Stroncia compounds can help prevent and treat osteoporosis and even help reverse the loss of bone. Stroncia radioactive isotopes are also used to treat some cancers, especially in the prostate gland in men and some high -progressing forms of bone cancer.
Science and industry allow many other use of the Strontium. Strontium is used in neurological research of mechanisms that neurons and chemical receptors work. The element is also found in some pigments, especially dyes and colors. Stroncia compounds are used in toothpastes, fluorescent lights and in corrosion resistant cannons for other metals. In the laboratory, strontium and its compounds often use analytical chemistry in the practice of analytical chemistry.