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In simple terms: Strontium ------------------------------------------------------- In Depth: Strontium is a chemical element with the symbol Sr and is atomic number 38. Strontium is categorized as an alkaline earth metal. It is a soft silver or yellowish metallic element that is highly reactive chemically. The metal turns yellow when exposed to air. Both strontium and strontianite are named after Strontian, a village in Scotland which was the where the element was discovered. It is a solid. It's density is about 2.6 g cm-3. It's melting point is an enormous 1431 F, or 777 C. The Human body absorbs Strontium as it would Calcium, it would not pose much of a threat excluding the minor radioactivity.

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