Rubidium Carbonate

Synonyms: Carbonic acid dirubidium, Dirubidium carboxide, Rubidium Salt

CAS Number: 584-09-8 , EC Number:209-530-9

Brand Name : DQ

Percentage assay:99.5%

Package Information: Bottle or 25kg/drum or customized packing

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Product Information

Impurity Content (Mass Fraction)/%, Not Exceeding

Product Grade	Li	Na	K	Cs	Ca	Mg	Fe	Al	SiO2	Pb
99.0%	0.0010	0.020	0.050	0.50	0.0050	0.0010	0.0010	0.0050	0.0050	0.0010
99.5%	0.0010	0.010	0.020	0.20	0.0050	0.0010	0.0005	0.0050	0.0050	0.0005
99.9%	0.0005	0.0050	0.0080	0.50	0.0010	0.0005	0.0005	0.0010	0.0050	0.0005

Parameter	Details	Units	Applications
Chemical Formula	Rb₂CO₃	N/A	Chemistry, Research
Molecular Weight	230.94	g/mol	Laboratory
Appearance	White, hygroscopic powder	N/A	Glass Manufacturing
Melting Point	Decomposes at 837	°C (1,539°F)	Industrial Processes
Boiling Point	Decomposes	N/A	N/A
Density	3.2	g/cm³	Material Science
Solubility in Water	186	g/100 mL at 20°C	Chemical Solutions
Solubility in Other Solvents	Insoluble	N/A	N/A
pH	Alkaline	N/A	Water Treatment
Crystal Structure	Orthorhombic	N/A	Crystallography
Thermal Conductivity	Low	N/A	Thermal Management
Electrical Conductivity	Low	N/A	Electronics
Common Uses	Glass, catalyst	N/A	Various Industries
Hazards	Irritant	N/A	Safety Precautions

Rubidium Carbonate Formul

Reaction Type	Reactants	Products	Balanced Equation
Formation	2 RbOH, CO₂	Rb₂CO₃, H₂O	$2R b O H (a q) + C O_{2} (g) \to R b_{2} C O_{3} (s) + H_{2} O (l)$
Decomposition	Rb₂CO₃	2 RbOH, CO₂	$R b_{2} C O_{3} (s) \to 2 R b O H (a q) + C O_{2} (g)$
Acid Reaction	Rb₂CO₃, 2 HCl	2 RbCl, CO₂, H₂O	$R b_{2} C O_{3} (s) + 2 H Cl (a q) \to 2 R b Cl (a q) + C O_{2} (g) + H_{2} O (l)$
Solubility	Rb₂CO₃, H₂O	Rb₂CO₃(aq)	$R b_{2} C O_{3} (s) \to R b_{2} C O_{3} (a q)$

Applications of Rubidium Carbonate

Application Area	Specific Use
Electronics	Used in the manufacturing of specialty glass for fiber optic components
Chemical Industry	Used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions
Biomedicine	Used in pharmaceuticals for certain treatments (though rare)
Energy	Used in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation
Research & Development	Used in laboratories for various types of research, including material science
Specialty Glass	Used in the production of special types of glass that have unique optical or structural properties
Telecommunications	Used in the production of certain types of optical fiber
Catalyst	Used to accelerate specific chemical processes

Safety Information

	Information
Chemical Formula	Rb2CO3
Molecular Weight	230.945 g/mol
Appearance	White powder, very hygroscopic
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials like acids
Hazard Classification	Irritant, Harmful if swallowed, May cause respiratory irritation
PPE Required	Safety goggles, Lab coat, Gloves
Primary Uses	Glass-making, catalyst for short-chain alcohols, preparation of rubidium metal and salts
Hazards	Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant
First Aid Measures	Provide fresh air, rinse with water, seek medical advice
Firefighting Measures	Use CO2, extinguishing powder, water spray; releases CO and CO2 fumes in fire
Accidental Release Measures	Use PPE, ensure ventilation, prevent environmental release
Handling Precautions	Handle under dry protective gas, avoid moisture, ensure good ventilation
Storage Conditions	Store in cool, dry place away from water/moisture and strong bases
Personal Protective Equipment	Respirators, impervious gloves, safety glasses, protective clothing
Physical Properties	Odorless white powder, insoluble in water, high solubility rate
Chemical Stability	Stable under recommended conditions, avoid water/moisture and bases
Toxicological Information	Causes skin and eye irritation, respiratory irritation; no known carcinogenic effects
Ecological Information	Avoid release into environment; no data on aquatic toxicity
Disposal Considerations	Dispose according to official regulations
Transport Information	Not listed as marine pollutant or under specific UN transport classifications
Regulatory Information	Complies with U.S. EPA Toxic Substances Control Act, Canadian NDSL, not listed under California Proposition 65 or REACH

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