strontium [Sr]

From Aaushi
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Introduction

From Strontian, the town in Scotland where it was discovered. Discovered by Irish scientist Adair Crawford in 1790.

Occurrence

Characteristics

Uses

More general terms

More specific terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, Miriam- Webster Inc. Springfield, MA 1990
  2. Chemical & Engineering News, Sept 8, 2003

Database