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Chemical Sampling Information
Rubidium
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General Description

NAME: Rubidium

IMIS: R110

CAS: 7440-17-7

DESCRIPTION:

Hydroscopic. Reacts vigorously with air/water. Very reactive compounds that must be stored under kerosene or other similar + liquids.

Exposure Limits
Health Factors

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Glass Fiber Filter (37 mm) in series with a Midget Fritted Glass Bubbler (MFGB) containing 15 mL 0.1 N HCl
MAX V: 480 Liters   MIN V: 240 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; AAS/GF
REF: 2 (OSHA In-house file)
CLASS: Not Validated
NOTE: Submit as a separate sample. When analysis of a compound is requested, an elemental analysis is performed and reported as the compound.


Revision Date: 01/15/1993
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