Boiling Point of Rubidium (Rb) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

The boiling point is an important physical property for all materials, even Rubidium. Ok but what is the boiling point of an atom of Rb?

In the case of Rubidium the boiling point is 686°C. Now let's review some facts about Rubidium that people find interesting. Let me walk you through...

Rubidium Overview

Rubidium Boiling Point

686°C

Atomic Number

37

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

85,4678

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Uses

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

Sources

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

Description

Soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Rb

Name Origin

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: R. Bunsen, G. Kirchoff
Year: 1861
Location: Germany

Want to learn more details and data about Rubidium (Rb)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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