Rubidium nitrate
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| Rubidium nitrate | |
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| IUPAC name | Rubidium nitrate |
| Other names | Rubidium(I) nitrate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [13126-12-0] |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | RbNO3 |
| Molar mass | 147.4727 g/mol |
| Appearance | White hygroscopic solid |
| Density | 3.11 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
310 °C, 583 K, 590 °F |
| Solubility in water | 44.28g/100ml at 16 °C |
| Hazards | |
| S-phrases | S17 |
| R/S statement | R8 |
| Flash point | Non-combustible |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Rubidium nitrate is a chemical compound of RbNO3. It is a stable nitrate of rubidium. When a flame test is performed, RbNO3 gives a mauve/light purple colour. Rubidium nitrate is an oxidant and should be kept away from combustible material.
[edit] Toxicity
Rubidium nitrate has ORL-RAT LD50 of 4625 mg/kg.

