Rubidium nitrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Rubidium nitrate used in infrared radiation producing pyrotechnic compositions as a colorant and an oxidizer. It is also used as a raw material for preparation of other rubidium compounds and rubidium metal, for manufacture of catalysts and in scintillation counters. It is rarely used in fireworks to produce a red-violet colour.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13126-12-0
• Molecular Formula: NO3Rb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 147.47
• MDL Number: MFCD00011193
• InChI Key: RTHYXYOJKHGZJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: rubidium nitrate, nitric acid, rubidium salt, nitric acid, rubidium salt 1:1, rubidium 1+ nitrate, rubidium 1+ nitronate, acmc-1c2ua, rubidium 1+ ion nitronate, rubidium nitrate, puratronic, rubidium nitrate-rb, rubidium 1+ ion nitrate
• PubChem CID: 25731
• IUPAC Name: rubidium(1+);nitrate
• SMILES: [Rb+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 310°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN1477
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Very soluble in nitric acid.
• Formula Weight: 147.47
• Percent Purity: 99.8%
• Refractive Index: 1.52
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.11 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Rubidium nitrate

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