Rubidium cyanide
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Rubidium cyanide (chemical formula: RbCN) is the rubidium salt of hydrogen cyanide. It is a white solid, easily soluble in water, with a smell reminiscent of bitter almonds, and somewhat similar in appearance to sugar. Rubidium cyanide has chemical properties similar to potassium cyanide, and is similarly very toxic.
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Rubidium cyanide | |||
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CNRb | |||
Molar mass | 111.486 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | White solid | ||
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Extremely toxic | ||
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LD50 (median dose) |
5–10 mg/kg[1] | ||
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Other cations |
Lithium cyanide Sodium cyanide Potassium cyanide Caesium cyanide | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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