Agent Name |
Rubidium |
CAS Number |
7440-17-7 |
Formula |
Rb |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Rubidium [UN1423] [Dangerous when wet]; UN1423; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Elements, Metallic |
Description |
A soft and silver-like metal; Tarnishes in air; Reacts violently with water; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in electronics; [CAMEO] Mineral sources include lepidolite, carnallite, pollucite, and natural springs and brines; [Hawley] |
Comments |
A very reactive alkali metal similar to potassium and cesium; [Sax] Reacts with air and water and must be stored in kerosene or similar liquid; Metal can cause serious skin burns; [Hawley] |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 39.5 deg C; [Sax] |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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