Strontium hexaboride

Strontium boride
Strontium boride
Names
Other names
strontium hexaboride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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EC Number
  • 234-969-8
  • InChI=1S/6B.Sr
  • [B].[B].[B].[B].[B].[B].[Sr]
Properties
SrB6
Molar mass 152.49 g/mol
Appearance black crystalline powder
Density 3.39 g/cm3, solid (15.0°C)
Melting point 2,235 °C (4,055 °F; 2,508 K)
insoluble
Structure
Cubic
Pm3m ; Oh
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Strontium boride (SrB6) is an inorganic compound. At room temperature, it appears as a crystalline black powder.[1] Closer examination reveals slightly translucent dark red crystals capable of scratching quartz.[2] It is very stable and has a high melting point and density. Although not thought to be toxic, it is an irritant to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-02-09. Retrieved 2009-05-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ Moissan, Henri. The Electric Furnace.