Chemistry:Rubidium carbonate

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Rubidium carbonate
Names
IUPAC name
Rubidium carbonate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
RTECS number
  • FG0650000
UNII
Properties
Rb2CO3
Molar mass 230.945 g/mol
Appearance White powder,
very hygroscopic
Melting point 837 °C (1,539 °F; 1,110 K)[2]
Boiling point 900 °C (1,650 °F; 1,170 K) (decomposes)
4500 g/L @20°C[1]
−75.4·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Main hazards Irritant
GHS pictograms GHS07: Harmful
GHS Signal word Warning
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Flash point Non-flammable
Related compounds
Other cations
Lithium carbonate
Sodium carbonate
Potassium carbonate
Caesium carbonate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Rubidium carbonate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Rb2CO3. It is a white, hygroscopic solid that readily dissolves in water.

Preparation

Rubidium carbonate can be prepared by reacting ammonium carbonate and rubidium hydroxide.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Uses

It is used in glassmaking to enhance stability and durability whilst reducing conductivity.[4]


References

  1. ↑ "Rubidium carbonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals". 1970-01-01. https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/rubidium-carbonate-99-thermo-scientific/AAA1224006. 
  2. ↑ Patnaik, Pradyot (2002). Handbook of Inorganic Chemicals. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-049439-8. 
  3. ↑ PubChem. "Carbonic acid, rubidium salt (1:2)" (in en). https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/11431. 
  4. ↑ Zhang, Zhifei; Li, Weilun; Zhang, Wenjuan; Wang, Chenyang; Zhao, Zhongwei; Choi, Yeonuk; Zhang, Han; Zhao, Tianyu et al. (2026-02-15). "A review of rubidium: Resources, technologies, and applications". Desalination 620: 7. doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119612. ISSN 0011-9164. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0011916425010896. 


Carbonates
H2CO3 He
Li2CO3,
LiHCO3
BeCO3 B C (NH4)2CO3,
NH4HCO3
O F Ne
Na2CO3,
NaHCO3,
Na3H(CO3)2
MgCO3,
Mg(HCO3)2
Al2(CO3)3 Si P S Cl Ar
K2CO3,
KHCO3
CaCO3,
Ca(HCO3)2
Sc Ti V Cr MnCO3 FeCO3 CoCO3 NiCO3 CuCO3 ZnCO3 Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
Rb2CO3 SrCO3 Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag2CO3 CdCO3 In Sn Sb Te I Xe
Cs2CO3,
CsHCO3
BaCO3   Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl2CO3 PbCO3 (BiO)2CO3 Po At Rn
Fr Ra   Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Cn Nh Fl Mc Lv Ts Og
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La2(CO3)3 Ce2(CO3)3 Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
Ac Th Pa UO2CO3 Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr