1 Uses
1.1 Uses & Benefits
- Rubidium's main application is in the glass manufacturing.
- Rubidium can very easily get ionized and hence it is used for ion engines, but it is still less efficient than that of Caesium.
- As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
- Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Research Purposes
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
2.49 Blood/mg dm-30.01 Blood/mg dm-3
0
1970
1.2.4 In Bone
5.00 p.p.m.0.10 p.p.m.
0
170000