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Rubidium carbonate, 99.8% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA1056218
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50 g

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.

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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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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