The chemical sign of strontium Sr. Main properties of strontium: Electronic structure: [Kr] 5s2 Number: 38 Atomic mass: 87.62 u ± 0.01 u Number of electrons per shell: 2,8,18,8,2 Melting point: 777 ° CA Areas of application of strontium: Used as an alloying material for the refining of light metals. It is also used to train lead. Used as a red dye in fireworks. It is also used in marine aquaristics.