Strontium


 * Element Name:** Strontium


 * Element Symbol:** Sr


 * Atomic Mass:** 88[[image:Strontium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 38


 * Protons:** 38


 * Electrons:** 38


 * Discovery:** Adair Crawford, 1790


 * How It Was Named:** It was named from the same place it was found.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 777°C


 * Boiling Point:** 1382°C


 * Characteristics:** Appears silvery, radioactive, and metallic


 * Uses of Element:** Common product of nuclear bombs, fireworks, and combined with iron to make magnets.


 * Interesting Facts:** Strontium is much softer than calcium, appears silvery but rapidly turns yellow when combined with the formation of oxide.

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