Rubidium cyanide
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| IUPAC name Rubidium cyanide | |||
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| Molar mass | 111.486 g·mol−1 | ||
| Appearance | White solid | ||
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| Main hazards | Extremely toxic | ||
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| LD50 (median dose) | 5–10 mg/kg | ||
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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). Infobox references | |||
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.