Strontium nitride

Strontium nitride, Sr₃N₂, is produced by burning strontium metal in air (resulting in a mixture with strontium oxide) or in nitrogen. Like other metal nitrides, it reacts with water to give strontium hydroxide and ammonia:

Sr₃N₂ + 6 H₂O → 3 Sr(OH)₂ + 2 NH₃

Strontium nitride

Identifiers
CAS Number	12033-82-8
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11189353
ECHA InfoCard	100.031.619
EC Number	234-795-2
PubChem CID	92028826
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID401014214
InChI InChI=1S/2N.3Sr/q2*-3;3*+2 Key: JQVXBVRQXDKXGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [N-3].[N-3].[Sr+2].[Sr+2].[Sr+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	Sr3N2[1]
Molar mass	290.87 g/mol[1]
Melting point	1,200[1] °C (2,190 °F; 1,470 K)
Solubility in water	reacts
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H315, H319, H335
Precautionary statements	P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

See also

• Beryllium nitride
• Magnesium nitride
• Calcium nitride
• Barium nitride