8286. Rubidium Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 7790-29-6
IRb; mol wt 212.37.
I 59.76%, Rb 40.24%.
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.

Therapeutic Category

Iodine source.

Keywords

Replenishers/Supplements; Iodine