Every chemical element has its own symbol to represent them. But what is the Rb element?
The answer is Rubidium, whose symbol is Rb, and there's a lot of cool facts about it that most people don't know. Let me walk you through...
The answer is Rubidium, whose symbol is Rb, and there's a lot of cool facts about it that most people don't know. Let me walk you through...
Rubidium Overview
Chemical Symbol
Rb (Rubidium)
Uses
Used as a catalyst, photocells, and vacuum and cathode-ray tubes.
State at 20 °C
Solid
Description
Soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.
Name Origin
Latin: rubidus (deep red); the color its salts impart to flames.
Sources
Occurs abundantly, but so widespread that production is limited. Usually obtained from lithium production.
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Atomic Number
37Learn more about the atomic number.
Atomic Mass
85,4678
Discovery
Discovered By: R. Bunsen, G. Kirchoff
Year: 1861
Location: Germany
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