Rubidium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the formula . This alkali metal nitrate salt is a white hygroscopic solid that is highly soluble in water.
Properties In a flame test, gives a mauve/light purple colour.
Production
can be prepared either by dissolving rubidium metal, its hydroxide or carbonate in nitric acid.
Uses Rubidium compounds have very few applications. Like caesium nitrate, it is used in infrared radiation optics. It is also used as a raw material for preparation of other rubidium compounds and rubidium metal, for manufacture of catalysts and in scintillation counters.
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