Name: 99.9%min Rubidium Carbonate Rb2CO3 CAS584-09-8
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99.9%min Rubidium Carbonate Rb2CO3 CAS584-09-8

Our high purity Rubidium Carbonate 99.9%min is with a molecular weight of 230.94, it is a white crystalline powder-like inorganic compound. Its melting point is 837℃, it is hygroscopic, strongly alkaline, soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol. It should be stored away from light and moisture, and avoid contact with acids and oxides.

Cas No. :
584-09-8
Molecular Formula :
Rb2CO3
Density :
3.05g/cm3
Melting point :
837 ℃
HS code :
2836999000
Place of Origin :
China
Packing :
25kg drum
Apperance :
White Crystaline Powder
Purity :
99.9%min

Product Details

Basic information

Rubidium carbonate is mainly used in the production of special glass, analytical reagents, rubidium salt synthesis and the manufacturing of micro high-energy battery components. It can also be used as a raw material for crystal scintillation counters. In the field of catalysis, Rb₂O/γ-Al₂O₃ solid superbase prepared with rubidium carbonate as the rubidium source can catalyze the transesterification reaction between triglyceride triacetate and methanol.

Specification

ITEM	STANDARD	MF	Rb2CO3
Rb2CO3	99.9%min	MW	230.94
Li	0.0005%max	CAS NO.	62-56-6
Na	0.005%max	EINECE NO.	584-09-8
K	0.008%max	Purity	99.9%min
Ca	0.005%max	Appearance	White Crystaline Powder
Mg	0.005%max	HS code	2836999000
Cs	0.03%max	Density	3.05g/cm3
Pb	0.0005%max	Package	25kg drum

Application

1. Manufacturing of Specialty Glass

It is used to produce specialty glasses for optical devices, fiber optics, and display technologies, as it enhances the glass's stability, durability, and refractive index .

2. Production of Rubidium Vapor Cells for Atomic Clocks

It serves as a crucial raw material for rubidium vapor cells, which are essential components in rubidium atomic clocks used for ultra-precise timekeeping in telecommunications, GPS, and navigation systems .

3. Synthesis of Other Rubidium Compounds

It is utilized as a starting material or precursor to prepare other rubidium salts and rubidium metal .

4. Catalyst in Chemical Reactions

Rubidium carbonate acts as a strong base or a catalyst in various organic reactions, including the Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (to prepare short-chain alcohols) and cross-coupling reactions .

5. Electronics and Optoelectronics

It is used as an n-dopant in the fabrication of quantum-dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) to enhance the thermal stability of the electron transport layer .

6. High-Tech and Research Applications

It finds applications in the production of crystal scintillation counters, high energy density micro-cells, and is being explored for use in quantum computing research