Strontium Carbonate is a white, odorless, tasteless powder. Being a carbonate, it is a weak base and therefore is reactive with acids. It is otherwise stable and safe to work with. It is practically insoluble in water (1 part in 100,000). The solubility is increased significantly if the water is saturated with carbon dioxide, to 1 part in 1,000. It is soluble in dilute acids.  

Applications

Strontium carbonate is commonly used in zinc ingot processes for purification of ingot. It is used in the manufacturing of strontium ferrites for permanent magnets which are used in Loudspeakers and door magnets. Another use is as an inexpensive colorant in fireworks. Strontium and its salts emit a brilliant red color in flame. It is widely used in the ceramics industry as an ingredient in glazes. Because of its status as a weak Lewis base, strontium carbonate can be used to produce many different strontium compounds by simple use of the corresponding acid. It has some properties similar to barium carbonate.