Rubidium nitrate, 99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

As a catalyst in organic reactions and as chelating agents

Rubidium nitrate is used in infrared radiation producing pyrotechnic compositions as a colorant and an oxidizer, e.g. in decoys and illumination flares. 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.

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
• SMILES: [Rb+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 310°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1477
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water; Slightly soluble in acetone; Very soluble in HNO₃
• IUPAC Name: rubidium(1+);nitrate
• Formula Weight: 147.47
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.52
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.11 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Rubidium nitrate

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