Strontium

Strontium is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal used in fireworks, magnets, and in medical treatments such as for bone diseases.

Atomic Structure

strontium atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	38
Symbol	Sr
Atomic Mass	87.62 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s²
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Strontium

Used in the production of fireworks for red coloring and in flares.
Used in medical treatments for bone diseases and in radiography.
Used in the manufacture of strong permanent magnets.