Rubidium hydride
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IUPAC name
Rubidium hydride
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Other names
Rubidium(I) hydride
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Properties | |
RbH | |
Molar mass | 86.476 g/mol |
Appearance | white cubic crystals |
Density | 2.60 g/cm3 |
Melting point | Decomposes at 170°C |
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Structure | |
cubic, cF8 | |
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Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
-52.3 kJ/mol |
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Other anions
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Rubidium oxide Rubidium chloride |
Other cations
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Lithium hydride Sodium hydride Potassium hydride Caesium hydride |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Rubidium hydride is the hydride of rubidium. It has the formula RbH and is an alkali metal hydride. 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 produce much heat. Rubidium hydride will react violently with water or air and careful storage is necessary.
References
- ^ Lide, David R. (1998), Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.), Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press, pp. 4–79, ISBN 0-8493-0594-2