Rubidium carbonate, 99.8% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 584-09-8 | CO3Rb2 | 230.94 g/mol

Rubidium carbonate is used in glass-making by enhancing stability and durability as well as reducing its conductivity. It is also used as a part of a catalyst for preparing short-chain alcohols from feed gas. Rubidium carbonate glass has been extensively tested for use in anti-collision devices for motor vehicles.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 584-09-8
• Molecular Formula: CO3Rb2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 230.94
• MDL Number: MFCD00011188
• InChI Key: WPFGFHJALYCVMO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: rubidium carbonate, dirubidium carbonate, carbonic acid dirubidium salt, carbonic acid, dirubidium salt, dirubidium monocarbonate, rubidium 1+ carbonate, dirubidium 1+ ion carbonate, potassium carbonate anhydrous, rubidiumcarbonate
• PubChem CID: 11431
• IUPAC Name: rubidium(1+);carbonate
• SMILES: [Rb+].[Rb+].[O-]C([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 837°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Linear Formula: Rb₂CO₃
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 230.95
• Percent Purity: 99.8%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Very Hygroscopic
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Rubidium carbonate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	209-530-9
RTECSNumber	FG0650000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only