Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary / With Comments

by Albion Walter Hewlett; William August Puckner; Torald Hermann Sollmann; Martin I. Wilbert

Strontii Bromidum (Stront. Brom.), Strontium Bromide, U.S.P.—SrBr₂ + 6H₂O.

Colorless, odorless crystals, having a bitter, saline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.35); soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Similar to those of sodium bromide over which it has no definite advantage.

Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).

Strontii Carbonas (Stront. Carb.), Strontium Carbonate, N.F.—SrCO₃.

White, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water and in alcohol. Decomposed by acids.

Action and Uses: Of use only in the making of soluble salts of strontium.

Strontii Iodidum (Stront. Iod.), Strontium Iodide, U.S.P.—SrI₂ + 6H₂O.

Colorless crystals or white powder or crystalline crusts, turning yellow on exposure to light; odorless, deliquescent and having a bitter saline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.2); somewhat less soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Similar to, but without definite advantage over potassium iodide.