Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate (SrCl₂·6H₂O) – Pure Grade, 250g

Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate is a high quality laboratory reagent supplied in a convenient 250g container, suitable for use in educational and analytical laboratory environments. This compound is provided in LR (Laboratory Reagent) grade, ensuring consistent purity and reliable performance for routine school and college science applications.

The product has a CAS Number of 10025-70-4 and contains six molecules of water of crystallisation (6H₂O), making it the commonly supplied hydrated form of strontium chloride. It appears as a white, crystalline solid that is readily soluble in water, allowing it to be easily prepared into solutions for classroom demonstrations and experiments.

This chemical does not have a UN number assigned (UN: NR) and is widely used in controlled laboratory settings when handled in accordance with standard laboratory safety procedures.

Key Features

• Pure LR grade Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate
• Chemical formula: SrCl₂·6H₂O
• CAS No: 10025-70-4
• Pack size: 250g
• White, crystalline, water soluble solid
• Suitable for educational and laboratory use
• Supplied clearly labelled for traceability and safe storage

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Strontium Chloride is a valuable resource for KS3, GCSE, and A Level chemistry lessons, supporting a wide range of curriculum topics. It is most commonly used to demonstrate the presence and behaviour of metal ions in chemical reactions.

• Demonstrating flame tests, where strontium compounds produce a distinctive bright red flame
• Supporting lessons on Group 2 (alkaline earth metals)
• Preparing aqueous solutions for ionic reactions and solubility studies
• Helping students understand hydrated salts and crystallisation
• Providing hands-on experience with safely managed laboratory reagents

When used under appropriate supervision and in line with school laboratory safety guidelines, Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate is an excellent teaching aid that helps bring chemical theory to life through clear visual results and practical investigation.