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strontium hydroxide

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Strontium hydroxide, with the chemical formula Sr(OH)2, is a compound of the chemical element strontium. It is a deliquescent solid that forms a crystalline octahydrate. When dissolved in water, it creates a distinctly alkaline solution.1

Strontium hydroxide has industrial applications, including its use in making soaps and greases. It is also utilized in refining beet sugar and recovering sugar from molasses. This is achieved by forming insoluble sucrates, from which the sugar can be regenerated.1

Strontium itself is an alkaline-earth metal found in Group 2 of the periodic table. It is a soft, silvery metal that reacts rapidly with air. While strontium compounds have limited commercial value compared to similar calcium or barium compounds, strontium hydroxide plays a specific role in sugar processing.2

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