Description

Rubidium Selenite is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Rb2SeO3. This specialty chemical is valued for its role as a strong oxidizing agent and as a source of both rubidium and selenium in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers developing specialized electronic components, optical materials, and in niche chemical research applications.

Application

• Specialty Glass & Optical Materials: Used as a dopant or additive to modify the refractive index, electrical conductivity, or infrared transmission properties of advanced glasses and crystals.
• Electronic & Semiconductor Research: Serves as a precursor material in the deposition of thin-film semiconductors or in the synthesis of selenide-based compounds for photovoltaic and optoelectronic research.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a selective oxidizing agent or a source of selenium in organic and inorganic synthesis laboratories for producing novel compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be employed as a standard or reagent in specific analytical techniques for selenium determination or in electrochemical studies.
• Pharmaceutical & Life Science Research: Investigated in biochemical research for its properties, requiring high-purity grades for trace element studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rubidium Selenite
CAS No.	26271-85-2
Molecular Formula	Rb2SeO3
Molecular Weight	313.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Dirubidium selenite; Selenious acid, dirubidium salt; Rubidium selenium oxide; Rb2SeO3; Rubidium(III) selenite
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Quality Control

Our Rubidium Selenite is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Specifications can be tailored to meet the requirements of research-grade or high-purity industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, keep away from combustible materials, reducing agents, and acids. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Rb2SeO3)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Solubility Test	Clear, colorless solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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