Title: Rubidium Iodide

CAS Registry Number: 7790-29-6

Molecular Formula: IRb

Molecular Weight: 212.37

Percent Composition: I 59.76%, Rb 40.24%

Line Formula: RbI

Properties: White crystals or cryst powder; discolors on exposure to air and light; d 3.55; mp 642°; bp 1300°. Sol in 0.66 part water; sol in alcohol. The aq soln is neutral or slightly alkaline. Keep well closed and protected from light.

Melting point: mp 642°

Boiling point: bp 1300°

Density: d 3.55

Therap-Cat: Iodine source.

Keywords: Replenishers/Supplements; Iodine.