| Origin of Name |
From the Latin word "rubidius," which means dark red for its bright red
spectroscopic lines |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
1861 in Heidelberg, Germany |
| Discovered by |
Robert Wilhelm Bunsen
and Gustav Kirchoff |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is the 16th most common element in the earth's crust.
- It is found in North America, Rush and South Africa.
- It can also be found in seawater and in mineral springs.
- It is not found freely in nature.
- It reacts strongly in water and bursts into flames when exposed to air.
- It is silvery white in color.
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| Common Uses |
- There are few uses for rubidium.
- Some medical and electronic applications use it.
- Some research and development teams are testing it in very thin batteries.
- Some compounds are used in fireworks for a purple color.
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