Optical constants of RbI (Rubidium iodide)
Li 1976: n 0.24–64 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2-1=0.60563+\frac{0.00947λ^2}{λ^2-0.120^2}+\frac{0.01073λ^2}{λ^2-0.134^2}+\frac{0.00136λ^2}{λ^2-0.156^2}+\frac{0.41864λ^2}{λ^2-0.179^2}+\frac{0.41771λ^2}{λ^2-0.187^2}+\frac{0.13707λ^2}{λ^2-0.223^2}+\frac{2.36091λ^2}{λ^2-132.45^2}$$Comments
297 K (24 °C).
References
H. H. Li.
Refractive index of alkali halides and its wavelength and temperature derivatives.
J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data 5, 329-528 (1976) and references therein.
* Sellmeier formula is derived by critical analysis of experimental data from several sources.
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Additional information
About Rubidium iodide
Rubidium iodide (RbI) is a chemical compound formed by combining rubidium cations (Rb+) with iodide anions (I-). It appears as white or colorless crystalline solid and is highly soluble in water, similar to other alkali metal iodides. In the laboratory, rubidium iodide is used primarily for research purposes, especially in the preparation of other rubidium-based compounds. Due to its high solubility and reactivity, especially with moisture, it should be handled with care and stored in dry conditions or under an inert atmosphere to prevent decomposition or reactions.
Other names and variations:- RbI