Atomic Symbol for Rubidium (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Rb?

The answer is Rubidium (Rb). However there is a lot of stuff about Rubidium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Rubidium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Rb (Rubidium)

Sources

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

Description

Soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

Name Origin

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Discovery

Discovered By: R. Bunsen, G. Kirchoff

Year: 1861

Location: Germany

Atomic Number

37

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

85,4678

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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