Rubidium
[CAS# 7440-17-7]

Identification

• Classification: Inorganic chemical industry >> Simple substance
• Name: Rubidium
• Molecular Formula: Rb
• Molecular Weight: 85.47
• CAS Registry Number: 7440-17-7
• EC Number: 231-126-6

Properties

• Density: 5.941 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: 548 °C^*

^* Kaltzoglou, Andreas

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;C
• Risk Statements: R14/15;R34
• Safety Statements: S26;S36/37/39;S43;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	1	H260
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318

• Transport Information: UN 1423 4.3 / PGI