Description

Rubidium Hydroxide Hydrate is a powerful inorganic base, commercially available as a hydrate to enhance its stability and handling characteristics. This compound is valued for its strong alkalinity and reactivity, serving as a critical reagent in specialized chemical synthesis and advanced material production. It is primarily utilized by the electronics, catalysis, and pharmaceutical research sectors where high-purity alkali metal compounds are required for precision processes.

Application

• Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a precursor or co-catalyst in the preparation of specialized catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the production of rubidium-based compounds for piezoelectric crystals, specialty glasses, and optical coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a strong base in organic synthesis for deprotonation reactions and the preparation of rubidium salts.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in specific titration methods and analytical procedures requiring a strong alkali metal base.
• Energy Storage: Investigated in advanced battery research for electrolyte formulations and electrode material synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in controlled, small-scale synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring rubidium incorporation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rubidium Hydroxide Hydrate
CAS No.	12026-05-0
Molecular Formula	RbOH·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	102.48 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	Rubidium hydroxide monohydrate; Rubidium hydrate; Caustic rubidium; Rubidium(1+) hydroxide hydrate; Rubidium(I) hydroxide; EINECS 234-705-4 (anhydrous)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rubidium Hydroxide Hydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific test results is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place with minimal exposure to atmospheric humidity. Ideal storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white crystalline lumps or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (RbOH)	≥ 85.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.02%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.