Strontium


 * Element Name:** Strontium


 * Element Symbol:** Sr


 * Atomic Mass:** 88[[image:Strontium.png width="217" height="287" align="right"]][[image:strontium.gif align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 38


 * Protons:** 38


 * Electrons:** 38


 * Discovery:** Adair Crawford-1790


 * How It Was Named:** Strontian ( from Scotland)


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 777°C


 * Boiling Point:** 1382°C


 * Characterisictics:**
 * Grey Slivery Metal
 * Softer than Calcium
 * More reactive in water
 * Uses of Element:** Producing glass and color television picture tubes.
 * Interesting Facts:** The first larger scale application of Strontium was in the production of sugar from sugar beet. China was the top producer of Strontium in 2007.

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