Rubidium hydroxide
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Rubidium hydroxide is a chemical compound. It is composed of rubidium and hydroxide ions. Its chemical formula is RbOH. It is a very strong base. It can eat through glass. It is made by dissolving rubidium oxide in water. It causes immediate burns to the skin. It gets very hot when it is dissolved in water. It is a white solid at 15 °C at standard atmosphere, and in many other situations.
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Rubidium hydroxide is not commonly used because potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide can replace rubidium hydroxide. Metal oxide catalysts are sometimes changed with rubidium hydroxide.[1]
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