Rubidium

Agent Name
Rubidium
CAS Number
7440-17-7
Formula
Rb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Rubidium [UN1423] [Dangerous when wet]; UN1423; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Elements, Metallic
Description
A soft and silver-like metal; Tarnishes in air; Reacts violently with water; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in electronics; [CAMEO] Mineral sources include lepidolite, carnallite, pollucite, and natural springs and brines; [Hawley]
Comments
A very reactive alkali metal similar to potassium and cesium; [Sax] Reacts with air and water and must be stored in kerosene or similar liquid; Metal can cause serious skin burns; [Hawley]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
mp = 39.5 deg C; [Sax]

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: