Rubidium chloride [7791-11-9]
Rubidium chloride is the chemical compound with the formula RbCl. This alkali metal halide is composed of rubidium and Cl, and finds diverse uses ranging from electrochemistry to molecular biology.
Name |
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Rubidium chloride |
Molecular Formula |
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RbCl |
Molecular Weight |
|
120.92 |
CAS Registry Number |
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7791-11-9 |
EINECS |
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232-240-9 |
Density |
|
2.8 |
Melting point |
|
718 ºC |
Boiling point |
|
1390 ºC |
Water solubility |
|
910 g/L (20 ºC) |
What is rubidium chloride used for?
Is rubidium chloride toxic?
prevent contact with skin and eyes. Fumes from fire are hazardous. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When heated to decomposition, rubidium chloride may emit toxic fumes of RbCl and Rb2O.
What happens when a small amount of solid rubidium chloride is dissolved in water?
Nothing happens, because rubidium chloride is insoluble in water. The water molecules surround each ion in the solid RbCl, separating the Rb ions from the Cl ions. The solid undergoes a chemical change by reacting with the water.