Rubidium peroxide

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.
It can also be produced by pyrolysis of rubidium superoxide in vacuum.

Properties

Rubidium peroxide is a colourless to light yellow solid with the orthorhombic crystal structure.