Strontium nitrate Strontium nitrate Strontium nitrate is an inorganic compound made of the elements strontium and nitrogen with the formula Sr(NO). This colorless solid is used as a red colorant and oxidizer in pyrotechnics. Strontium nitrate is typically generated by the reaction of nitric acid on strontium carbonate. Like many other strontium salts, strontium nitrate is used to produce a rich red flame in fireworks and road flares. The oxidizing properties of this salt are advantageous in such applications. Strontium nitrate can aid in eliminating and lessening skin irritations. When mixed with glycolic acid, strontium nitrate reduces the sensation of skin irritation
Iron(III) nitrate reagent called "Clayfen"—has been employed for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and thiols to disulfides. Ferric nitrate solutions are used by jewelers and metalsmiths to etch silver and silver alloys. Iron(III) nitrate Iron(III) nitrate, or ferric nitrate, is the chemical compound with the formula Fe(NO). Since it is deliquescent, it is commonly found in its nonahydrate form Fe(NO)·9HO in which it forms colourless to pale violet crystals. When dissolved, it forms yellow solution due to hydrolysis. The compound is prepared by treating iron metal powder with nitric acid. Ferric nitrate is the catalyst of choice for the synthesis of