Rubidium peroxide is rubidium's peroxide with the chemical formula Rb2O2.
Production
Rubidium peroxide can be produced by rapidly oxidizing rubidium in liquid ammonia at −50°C.[1]
\mathrm{2\ Rb + O_2 \ \xrightarrow{-50\;^\circ\text{C}}\ Rb_2O_2 }
It can also be produced by pyrolysis of rubidium superoxide in vacuum.[1]
\mathrm{2\ RbO_2 \ \xrightarrow{290\;^\circ\text{C}}\ Rb_2O_2 + O_2}
Properties
Rubidium peroxide is a colourless to light yellow solid with the orthorhombic crystal structure.[1]
References
- ^ Georg Brauer (Hrsg.), unter Mitarbeit von Marianne Baudler u. a.: Handbuch der Präparativen Anorganischen Chemie. 3., umgearbeitete Auflage. Band II, Ferdinand Enke, Stuttgart 1978, ISBN 3-432-87813-3, S. 955.