Details : Item 215
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| Famille : Alkali metals/4 |
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| Rubidium |
| Symbol: Rb, phase:solid, grey white Rubidium metal is easily vaporized and has a convenient spectral absorption range, making it a frequent target for laser manipulation of atoms. |
| Properties | |
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| Atomic number | 37 |
| Atomic weight | 85.468 |
| Melting point (K) | 312.45 |
| Boiling point (K) | 961 |
| Speed of sound (m/s) | 1300 |
| Discovery | 1861 (R. Bunsen) |