Strontium
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Appearance | silvery white metallic; with a pale yellow tint[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Standard atomic weight Ar°(Sr) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Heat of vaporization | 141 kJ/mol | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Molar heat capacity | 26.4 J/(mol·K) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vapor pressure
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Discovery | William Cruickshank (1787) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First isolation | Humphry Davy (1808) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Strontium is a
Both strontium and strontianite are named after Strontian, a village in Scotland near which the mineral was discovered in 1790 by Adair Crawford and William Cruickshank; it was identified as a new element the next year from its crimson-red flame test color. Strontium was first isolated as a metal in 1808 by Humphry Davy using the then newly discovered process of electrolysis. During the 19th century, strontium was mostly used in the production of sugar from sugar beets (see strontian process). At the peak of production of television cathode-ray tubes, as much as 75% of strontium consumption in the United States was used for the faceplate glass.[9] With the replacement of cathode-ray tubes with other display methods, consumption of strontium has dramatically declined.[9]
While natural strontium (which is mostly the isotope strontium-88) is stable, the synthetic strontium-90 is radioactive and is one of the most dangerous components of nuclear fallout, as strontium is absorbed by the body in a similar manner to calcium. Natural stable strontium, on the other hand, is not hazardous to health.
Characteristics
Strontium is a
The standard electrode potential for the Sr2+/Sr couple is −2.89 V, approximately midway between those of the Ca2+/Ca (−2.84 V) and Ba2+/Ba (−2.92 V) couples, and close to those of the neighboring alkali metals.[12] Strontium is intermediate between calcium and barium in its reactivity toward water, with which it reacts on contact to produce strontium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Strontium metal burns in air to produce both strontium oxide and strontium nitride, but since it does not react with nitrogen below 380 °C, at room temperature it forms only the oxide spontaneously.[11] Besides the simple oxide SrO, the peroxide SrO2 can be made by direct oxidation of strontium metal under a high pressure of oxygen, and there is some evidence for a yellow superoxide Sr(O2)2.[13] Strontium hydroxide, Sr(OH)2, is a strong base, though it is not as strong as the hydroxides of barium or the alkali metals.[14] All four dihalides of strontium are known.[15]
Due to the large size of the heavy
Organostrontium compounds contain one or more strontium–carbon bonds. They have been reported as intermediates in
Because of its extreme reactivity with
Isotopes
Natural strontium is a mixture of four stable
History
Strontium is named after the Scottish village of
In 1790,
The first large-scale application of strontium was in the production of sugar from
During atmospheric nuclear weapons testing, it was observed that strontium-90 is one of the nuclear fission products with a relatively high yield. The similarity to calcium and the chance that the strontium-90 might become enriched in bones made research on the metabolism of strontium an important topic.[45][46]
Occurrence
Strontium commonly occurs in nature, being the 16th most
In groundwater strontium behaves chemically much like calcium. At intermediate to acidic pH Sr2+ is the dominant strontium species. In the presence of calcium ions, strontium commonly forms coprecipitates with calcium minerals such as calcite and anhydrite at an increased pH. At intermediate to acidic pH, dissolved strontium is bound to soil particles by cation exchange.[49]
The mean strontium content of ocean water is 8 mg/L.[50][51] At a concentration between 82 and 90 μmol/L of strontium, the concentration is considerably lower than the calcium concentration, which is normally between 9.6 and 11.6 mmol/L.[52][53] It is nevertheless much higher than that of barium, 13 μg/L.[11]
Production
The three major producers of strontium as celestine as of 2015 are China (150,000
A large proportion of mined celestine (SrSO4) is converted to the carbonate by two processes. Either the celestine is directly leached with sodium carbonate solution or the celestine is roasted with coal to form the sulfide. The second stage produces a dark-coloured material containing mostly
- SrSO4 + 2 C → SrS + 2 CO2
About 300,000 tons are processed in this way annually.[56]
The metal is produced commercially by reducing strontium oxide with aluminium. The strontium is distilled from the mixture.[56] Strontium metal can also be prepared on a small scale by electrolysis of a solution of strontium chloride in molten potassium chloride:[12]
- Sr2+ + 2
e−
→ Sr - 2 Cl− → Cl2 + 2
e−
Applications
Consuming 75% of production, the primary use for strontium was in glass for colour television cathode-ray tubes,[56] where it prevented X-ray emission.[57][58] This application for strontium has been declining because CRTs are being replaced by other display methods. This decline has a significant influence on the mining and refining of strontium.[48] All parts of the CRT must absorb X-rays. In the neck and the funnel of the tube, lead glass is used for this purpose, but this type of glass shows a browning effect due to the interaction of the X-rays with the glass. Therefore, the front panel is made from a different glass mixture with strontium and barium to absorb the X-rays. The average values for the glass mixture determined for a recycling study in 2005 is 8.5% strontium oxide and 10% barium oxide.[59]
Because strontium is so similar to calcium, it is incorporated in the bone. All four stable isotopes are incorporated, in roughly the same proportions they are found in nature. However, the actual distribution of the isotopes tends to vary greatly from one geographical location to another. Thus, analyzing the bone of an individual can help determine the region it came from.[60][61] This approach helps to identify the ancient migration patterns and the origin of commingled human remains in battlefield burial sites.[62]
87Sr/86Sr ratios are commonly used to determine the likely provenance areas of sediment in natural systems, especially in
More recently, 87Sr/86Sr ratios have also been used to determine the source of ancient archaeological materials such as timbers and corn in
Strontium aluminate is frequently used in glow in the dark toys, as it is chemically and biologically inert.[69]
Strontium chloride is sometimes used in toothpastes for sensitive teeth. One popular brand includes 10% total strontium chloride hexahydrate by weight.[73] Small amounts are used in the refining of zinc to remove small amounts of lead impurities.[11] The metal itself has a limited use as a getter, to remove unwanted gases in vacuums by reacting with them, although barium may also be used for this purpose.[12]
The ultra-narrow optical transition between the [Kr]5s2 1S0 electronic ground state and the metastable [Kr]5s5p 3P0 excited state of 87Sr is one of the leading candidates for the future re-definition of the second in terms of an optical transition as opposed to the current definition derived from a microwave transition between different hyperfine ground states of 133Cs.[74] Current optical atomic clocks operating on this transition already surpass the precision and accuracy of the current definition of the second.[75]
Radioactive strontium
Biological role
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GHS labelling: | |
Danger | |
H261, H315 | |
P223, P231+P232, P370+P378, P422[80] | |
NFPA 704 (fire diamond) |
Acantharea, a relatively large group of marine radiolarian protozoa, produce intricate mineral skeletons composed of strontium sulfate.[81] In biological systems, calcium is substituted to a small extent by strontium.[82] In the human body, most of the absorbed strontium is deposited in the bones. The ratio of strontium to calcium in human bones is between 1:1000 and 1:2000, roughly in the same range as in the blood serum.[83]
Effect on the human body
The human body absorbs strontium as if it were its lighter congener calcium. Because the elements are chemically very similar, stable strontium isotopes do not pose a significant health threat. The average human has an intake of about two milligrams of strontium a day.[84] In adults, strontium consumed tends to attach only to the surface of bones, but in children, strontium can replace calcium in the mineral of the growing bones and thus lead to bone growth problems.[85]
The
The drug strontium ranelate aids bone growth, increases bone density, and lessens the incidence of vertebral, peripheral, and hip fractures.[94][95] However, strontium ranelate also increases the risk of venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, and serious cardiovascular disorders, including myocardial infarction. Its use is therefore now restricted.[96] Its beneficial effects are also questionable, since the increased bone density is partially caused by the increased density of strontium over the calcium which it replaces. Strontium also bioaccumulates in the body.[97] Despite restrictions on strontium ranelate, strontium is still contained in some supplements.[98][99] There is not much scientific evidence on risks of strontium chloride when taken by mouth. Those with a personal or family history of blood clotting disorders are advised to avoid strontium.[98][99]
Strontium has been shown to inhibit sensory irritation when applied topically to the skin.[100][101] Topically applied, strontium has been shown to accelerate the recovery rate of the epidermal permeability barrier (skin barrier).[102]
Nuclear waste
Strontium-90 is a
Remediation
Algae has shown selectivity for strontium in studies, where most plants used in bioremediation have not shown selectivity between calcium and strontium, often becoming saturated with calcium, which is greater in quantity and also present in nuclear waste.[103]
Researchers have looked at the bioaccumulation of strontium by Scenedesmus spinosus (algae) in simulated wastewater. The study claims a highly selective biosorption capacity for strontium of S. spinosus, suggesting that it may be appropriate for use in treating nuclear wastewater.[105]
A study of the pond alga Closterium moniliferum using non-radioactive strontium found that varying the ratio of barium to strontium in water improved strontium selectivity.[103]
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External links
- WebElements.com – Strontium
- Strontium at The Periodic Table of Videos(University of Nottingham)