Rubidium (Rb)
Precious Metals | Atomic Number: 37
Basic Properties
Rb
37
85.468 g/mol
| Element Category | Precious Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 37 |
| Atomic Weight | 85.468 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Body-centered cubic (BCC) |
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Description
Rubidium is a soft, silvery-white metallic element. It's highly reactive and used in atomic clocks and specialized glass.
| Density | 1.53 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | Soft |
| Melting Point | 39.3°C |
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| Boiling Point | 688°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 58 W/(m·K) |
| Electrical Conductivity | 8.3 × 10^6 S/m |
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| Corrosion Resistance | Very Low |
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Applications
Used in research and specialty glasses.
Production Methods
Obtained from lepidolite.
History
Discovered in 1861.