Differential scanning calorimetry of RbH2PO4 and CsH2PO4

The high-temperature phase behaviour of RbH₂PO₄ and CsH₂PO₄ have been studied. RbH₂PO₄ undergoes a single quasi-irreversible phase transition with an enthalpy of 4.665 kJ mol^?1. The transition is found to occur over the temperature range 86–111°C. CsH₂PO₄ undergoes two transitions at 149 and 230°C. The lower one is quasi-irreversible and has an enthalpy of 4.284 kJ mol^?1. The one at 230°C is reversible and has an enthalpy of 1.071 kJ mol^?1.