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Rubidium carbonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12240.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Rubidium carbonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12240.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12240.22
also known as A12240-22
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
584-09-8
IUPAC Name
dirubidium(1+) carbonate
Molecular Formula
CO3Rb2
InChI Key
WPFGFHJALYCVMO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
[Rb+].[Rb+].[O-]C([O-])=O
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
> 98.5 to <101.5%
Form
Powder

Description

Rubidium carbonate is used as a raw materials for preparation of rubidium metal and various rubidium salts, for the manufacturing of special glass, for the manufacturing of high energy density micro cells and crystal scintillation counters. It is also used as a part of a catalyst for preparing short-chain alcohols from feed gas.

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.

Applications
Rubidium carbonate is used as a raw materials for preparation of rubidium metal and various rubidium salts, for the manufacturing of special glass, for the manufacturing of high energy density micro cells and crystal scintillation counters. It is also used as a part of a catalyst for preparing short-chain alcohols from feed gas.

Solubility
Soluble in water4500 g/L @20°C.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under dry inert gas. Store away from bases, water/ moisture.
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