Rubidium carbonate

Rubidium carbonate
Names
IUPAC name
Rubidium carbonate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.008.666
RTECS number
  • FG0650000
  • InChI=1S/CH2O3.2Rb/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2 Y
    Key: WPFGFHJALYCVMO-UHFFFAOYSA-L Y
  • InChI=1/CH2O3.2Rb/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2
    Key: WPFGFHJALYCVMO-NUQVWONBAM
  • [Rb+].[Rb+].[O-]C([O-])=O
Properties
Rb2CO3
Molar mass 230.945 g/mol
Appearance White powder,
very hygroscopic
Melting point 837 °C (1,539 °F; 1,110 K)
Boiling point 900 °C (1,650 °F; 1,170 K) (decomposes)
4500 g/L @20°C
−75.4·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Irritant
GHS labelling:
Warning
H315, H319, H335
P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, P501
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.