Rubidium hydride
Rubidium cation, Rb+ Hydrogen anion, H− | |
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IUPAC name
Rubidium hydride
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Other names
Rubidium(I) hydride
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Properties | |
RbH | |
Molar mass | 86.476 g/mol |
Appearance | white cubic crystals |
Density | 2.60 g/cm3 |
Melting point | Decomposes at 170°C |
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Structure | |
cubic, cF8 | |
Fm3m, No. 225 | |
Thermochemistry | |
Std enthalpy of (ΔfH⦵298)formation |
-52.3 kJ/mol
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Related compounds | |
Other anions
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Rubidium oxide Rubidium chloride |
Other cations
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Lithium hydride Sodium hydride Potassium hydride Caesium hydride |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Rubidium hydride is the
alkali metal hydride. It is a white solid and is insoluble in most solvents. It is synthesized by treating rubidium metal with hydrogen. Rubidium hydride is a powerful superbase
and reacts violently with water.
References
- ISBN 0-8493-0594-2