Atomic Number 37 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 37 as atomic number?

The answer is Rubidium and there is so much cool stuff about Rubidium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Rubidium Overview

Atomic Number

37

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Description

Soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Rb (Rubidium)

Discovery

Discovered By: R. Bunsen, G. Kirchoff

Year: 1861

Location: Germany

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Occurs abundantly, but so widespread that production is limited. Usually obtained from lithium production.

Uses

Used as a catalyst, photocells, and vacuum and cathode-ray tubes.

Atomic Mass

85,4678

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Name Origin

Latin: rubidus (deep red); the color its salts impart to flames.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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