Rubidium acetate has been reported to modify the acid/base character of the catalyst supports like silica, alumina, and titania. It can be used in the preparation of nanosized rubidium ferrite, and as a promoter on the palladium-catalyzed synthesis of vinyl acetate in heterogeneous gas reaction. It is used in medical and in research laboratories.
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