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Rubidium nitrate, Puratronic™, 99.975% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Rubidium nitrate is used in infrared radiation producing pyrotechnic compositions. It acts as a colorant and an oxidizer especially in decoys and illumination flares. Further, it is employed as a starting material in the preparation of other rubidium compounds and rubidium metal, which is utilized for the preparation of catalysts and in scintillation counters. In addition to this, it is used in fireworks to produce a red-violet color.
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
| Melting Point | 310°C |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| UN Number | UN1477 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and nitric acid. Slightly soluble in acetone. |
| IUPAC Name | rubidium(1+);nitrate |
| Formula Weight | 147.47 |
| Percent Purity | 99.975% |
| Grade | Puratronic™ |
| Refractive Index | 1.52 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H272-H315-H319-H335-H350 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H272-H315-H319 May intensify fire oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 5.1; Packaging Group: II |
| EINECSNumber | 236-060-1 |
| RTECSNumber | QV0900000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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