Strontium peroxide is an

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with the formula Sr O₂ that exists in both anhydrous and octahydrate form, both of which are white solids. The anhydrous form adopts a structure similar to that of calcium carbide.

Uses

It is an

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used for

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ing. It is used in some pyrotechnic compositions as an oxidizer and a vivid red pyrotechnic colorant. It can also be used as an antiseptic and in tracer munitions.

Production

Strontium peroxide is produced by passing oxygen over heated

strontium oxide Strontium oxide or strontia, SrO, is formed when strontium reacts with oxygen. Burning strontium in air results in a mixture of strontium oxide and strontium nitride. It also forms from the decomposition of strontium carbonate SrCO3. It is a stron ...

. Upon heating in the absence of O₂, it degrades to SrO and O₂. It is more thermally labile than BaO₂.Bauschlicher, Charles W. Jr.; Partridge, Harry; Sodupe, Mariona; Langhoff, Stephen R. "Theoretical study of the alkaline-earth metal superoxides BeO₂ through SrO₂" Journal of Physical Chemistry 1992, volume 96, pp. 9259-64.

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