Rubidium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the formula RbNO3. It is a white crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water and very slightly soluble in acetone.

• Properties

Chemical formula : RbNO3

Molar mass : 147.473 g/mol

Appearance : White hygroscopic solid

Odor : Odorless

Density : 3.11 g/cm3 (at 25 °C)

Melting point :310 °C (590 °F; 583 K) (decomposes)

Boiling point : Decomposes

Solubility in water : 44.28 g/100 ml (16 °C);65.0 g/100 ml (25 °C)

Solubility : Slightly soluble in acetone

Other names : Nitric acid, rubidium salt

• Uses

It is mainly used for ferrofluid power generation and the preparation of other rubidium salt raw materials, and is also used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, chelating agent, and plays an important role in special ceramics, aerospace, military and other fields.