Chemical Symbol for Rubidium (+ Color, Uses, State and more...) 2022

Each chemical element has its own symbol and Rubidium is no different.

However there's a lot of cool facts about Rubidium (Rb) that most people don't know. Check this out:

Rubidium Overview

Chemical Symbol

Rb (Rubidium)

Description

Soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

Sources

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

Atomic Number

37

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Atomic Mass

85,4678

Name Origin

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

Uses

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: R. Bunsen, G. Kirchoff

Year: 1861

Location: Germany

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