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Rubidium carbonate (584-09-8)

Identification
Name:Rubidium carbonate
Synonyms:Carbonicacid, dirubidium salt (8CI,9CI); Rubidium carbonate (6CI,7CI); Dirubidiumcarbonate; Dirubidium monocarbonate; Rubidium carbonate (Rb2CO3)
CAS:584-09-8
EINECS: 209-530-9
Molecular Formula: Rb2CO3
Molecular Weight: 230.94
InChI: InChI=1/CH2O3.2Rb/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2
Molecular Structure: (Rb2CO3) Carbonicacid, dirubidium salt (8CI,9CI); Rubidium carbonate (6CI,7CI); Dirubidiumcarbonate; Dirubidi...
Properties
Flash Point: 169.8°C
Boiling Point: 333.6°Cat760mmHg
Density:g/cm3
Stability:Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Water Solubility:soluble
Solubility:soluble
Appearance:Colorless monoclinic crystals, hygroscopic.
Specification:

 Rubidium carbonate (584-09-8) is a convenient compound of rubidium, and also can be called Dirubidium monocarbonate ; Dirubidium carbonate ; Carbonic acid dirubidium salt .It is hazardous,so the first aid measures and others should be known.Such as: When on the skin: first,should  flush skin with plenty of water immediatelyfor at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing. Secondly,Get shoesmedical aid . Or in the eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.Then get medical aid soon.While ,it's Inhaled: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.Give artificial respiration while not breathing. When breathing is difficult, give oxygen. And as soon as to get medical aid. Then you have the ingesting of the product : Wash mouth out with water,and get medical aid immediately.Notes to physician: Treat supportively and symptomatically.
In addition, Rubidium carbonate (584-09-8) is moisture sensitive, and can absorb moisture or water.It is not compatible with strong oxidizing agents, and you must not take it with dust generation and incompatible materials.And also prevent it to broken down into hazardous decomposition products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.

Report:

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Flash Point: 169.8°C
Storage Temperature: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.
Sensitive: Hygroscopic
Usage:Used in some kinds of glass-making, and as a part of a catalyst for preparing short-chain alcohols.
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols Xi:Irritant