Rubidium hydroxide
Rubidium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the formula RbOH. It consists of rubidium cations and an equal number of hydroxide anions. It is a colorless solid that is commercially available as aqueous solutions from a few suppliers. Like other strong bases, rubidium hydroxide is highly caustic. Rubidium hydroxide is formed when rubidium metal reacts with water.
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Rubidium hydroxide | |
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RbOH | |
Molar mass | 102.475 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | white solid, hygroscopic |
Density | 3.1 g/mL at 25 °C |
Melting point | 382 °C (720 °F; 655 K) dec |
Boiling point | 1,390 °C (2,530 °F; 1,660 K) |
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Solubility | soluble in ethanol |
Acidity (pKa) | 15.4 |
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Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
−413.8 kJ/mol |
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Corrosive |
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Flash point | Non-flammable |
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Other cations |
Lithium hydroxide Sodium hydroxide Potassium hydroxide Cesium hydroxide |
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Rubidium oxide (+1) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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