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Rubidium

Rubidium is a soft, silvery‑white metal. It is one of the most electropositive and reactive alkali metals. It ignites spontaneously when exposed to air. It reacts strongly with water. Its commercial applications remain limited. The metal is used in vacuum tubes as a getter to remove trace gases. It is also employed in the manufacture of photo‑cells and specialised glasses.

About Rubidium (Rb)

Symbol: Rb
Atomic number: 37
Atomic mass: 85.4678
Element category: Alkali metal

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) provides a range of Rubidium products:

Rubidium Compounds:

Rubidium carbonate (Rb₂CO₃), Rubidium nitrate (RbNO₃), Rubidium hydroxide (RbOH)
Purity: 99%, 99.5%, 99.9%

Rubidium is a soft, silvery-white metal. It is one of the most electropositive alkali metals. It ignites spontaneously in air and reacts exothermically with water.

Applications of Rubidium and its Compounds:

Rubidium and its compounds have limited commercial applications. It is used in vacuum tubes as a getter to remove trace gases, and it is employed in the manufacture of photo-cells and specialised glass. It is also utilised in research; for example, Rubidium vapour is used to investigate atomic properties. In semiconductor manufacturing, Rubidium contributes to optimising electronic device performance. Given that Rubidium nitrate occasionally imparts a violet colour to pyrotechnic devices, its use extends to controlled applications in this field.

Key Features of Rubidium:

Alkali metal property: Rubidium belongs to the alkali metals and exhibits high reactivity and electrical conductivity.
Atomic clocks: Rubidium is used in atomic clocks for precise timekeeping.
Research & Spectroscopy: Rubidium vapour is employed in experiments that study atomic behaviour and interactions.
Semiconductors: Rubidium is applied in semiconductor production to optimise device performance.
Optical applications: It is used in optical devices such as lasers and in experiments in quantum optics.

Applications of Rubidium:

Atomic clocks: Used for accurate time measurement in navigation and communication.
Quantum research: Rubidium vapour is utilised in quantum experiments.
Semiconductor production: Rubidium compounds are employed to enhance semiconductor efficiency.
Medical imaging: Rubidium-82 serves as a radiotracer in PET scans for diagnosing heart conditions.
Laser technology: Rubidium is used in DPAL lasers for defence and research purposes.

Quality Assurance:

Our Rubidium products are sourced from accredited suppliers and undergo strict quality controls to comply with industrial standards.

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