Rubidium hydride
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Rubidium hydride | |
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IUPAC name | Rubidium hydride |
Other names | Rubidium(I) hydride |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [13446-75-8] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | RbH |
Molar mass | 86.476 g/mol |
Appearance | White powder |
Density | 2600 kg m-3 when solid |
Melting point |
Decomposes at |
Related compounds | |
Other anions | Rubidium fluoride Rubidium chloride Rubidium bromide Rubidium iodide Rubidium hydride Rubidium hydroxide Rubidium oxide Rubidium sulfide Rubidium selenide Rubidium telluride |
Other cations | Lithium hydride Sodium hydride Potassium hydride Caesium hydride Francium hydride and all other hydrides |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Rubidium hydride is the hydride of rubidium. It is synthesized using rubidium metal to react with hydrogen gas. As a hydride of an alkali metal, it is reactive towards even weak oxidizing agents. A redox reaction will occur with chlorine or fluorine and a lot of heat will evolve. Rubidium hydride will react violently with water or air and careful storage is necessary.
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