Rubidium nitrite
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Rubidium nitrite
| |
| Preferred IUPAC name
Rubidium nitrite | |
| Other names
Rubidium mononitrite
| |
| Properties | |
| RbNO2 | |
| Molar mass | 131.473 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless crystalline solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 450 °C (842 °F; 723 K) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes[1] |
| Soluble | |
| Vapor pressure | ~0 mmHg |
| Thermochemistry | |
| Std molar
entropy (S |
172 J·mol-1·K-1 |
| Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH |
-367.4 kJ/mol |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | None |
| Flash point | Non-flammable |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
|
Lithium nitrite Sodium nitrite Potassium nitrite Caesium nitrite |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Rubidium nitrite is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula RbNO2.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Rubidium nitrite is an oxidizer, albeit a weaker one compared to rubidium nitrate, and mixtures with flammable materials will burn if ignited.
Physical
Rubidium nitrite is a colorless solid, soluble in water.
Availability
Rubidium nitrite is hard to find, and when it's available, it's quite expensive.
Preparation
Rubidium nitrite can be prepared by adding a solution of rubidium carbonate to a solution of barium nitrite. The resulting BaCO3 is filtered off and the rubidium nitrite is recrystallized from solution.
Projects
- Compound collecting
Handling
Safety
Rubidium nitrite, like all nitrites may be harmful if ingested.
Storage
In closed bottles
Disposal
Best to try and recycle it, as rubidium is expensive.
References
- ↑ Stern K.H. High temperature properties and thermal decomposition of inorganic salts with oxyanions. - CRC Press, 2001. - pp. 164
Relevant Sciencemadness threads
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