Rubidium
MATERIAL OVERVIEW
Characteristics: Soft, silvery white solid, easily oxidized in air. Soluble in acids and alcohol. Decomposes in water.
Hazards: Reacts vigorously with air and water; must be stored under kerosine or similar liquid. Dangerous fire and explosion risk. Metal causes serious skin burns.
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GENERAL PROPERTIES
Symbol: |
Rb |
Atomic Number: |
37 |
Atomic Weight: |
85.4678 |
Density: |
1.532 gm/cc |
Melting Point: |
38.89 oC |
Boiling Point: |
686 oC |
Thermal Conductivity: |
0.582 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K |
Electrical Resistivity: |
12.5 microhm-cm @ 20 oC |
Electronegativity: |
0.8 Paulings |
Specific Heat: |
0.0861 Cal/g/K @ 25 oC |
Heat of Vaporization: |
18.1 K-Cal/gm atom at 686 oC |
Heat of Fusion: |
0.525 Cal/gm mole |
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TYPICAL ANALYSES - Impurities in ppm
Material / Purity: |
3N |
Cs | <700 |
Li | <10 |
K | <13 |
Na | <13 |
SPECIFICATIONS:
Pre-Scored: |
Size |
O.D. |
Length |
Glass Type |
1 Gram |
10.5 mm |
50-52 mm |
Pyrex |
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5 Gram |
16.6 mm |
70 mm |
Pyrex |
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25 Gram |
22.5 mm |
115 mm |
Pyrex |
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50 Gram |
28.5 mm |
160 mm |
Pyrex |
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Breakseal: |
1 Gram |
10 mm |
180 mm |
Pyrex |
5 Gram |
13 mm |
230 mm |
Pyrex |
RUBIDIUM METAL
Material |
Purity |
Rubidium Metal 1 gm Pre-Scored Ampoule | 3N+ |
Rubidium Metal 1 gm Straight Breakseal Ampoule | 3N+ |
Rubidium Metal 5 gm Pre-Scored Ampoule | 3N+ |
Rubidium Metal 5 gm Straight Breakseal Ampoule | 3N+ |
Rubidium Metal 25 gm Pre-Scored Ampoule | 3N+ |
Rubidium Metal 25 gm Straight Breakseal Ampoule | 3N+ |
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RUBIDIUM COMPOUNDS
Material |
Purity |
Rubidium Acetate RbC2H3O2 -40 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Bromide RbBr -60 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Bromoiodide RbIBr2 -8 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Carbonate Rb2CO3 -40 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Chloride RbCl -60 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Chromate Rb2CrO4 -100 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Fluoride RbF -60 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Hydroxide RbOH-xH2O -10 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Iodide RbI -20 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Sulfate Rb2SO4 -80 Mesh | 3N |
Rubidium Sulfide Rb2S -60 Mesh | 3N |
Compounds are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional specifications or custom requirements.
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