Rhodium
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Rhodium | |
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Properties | |
Atomic symbol | Rh |
Atomic number | 45 |
Classification | Transition Metals |
Atomic mass | 102.9055 amu |
Other Information | |
Date of discovery | 1803 |
Name of discoverer | William H. Wollaston |
Name origin | From the Latin rhodon, meaning rose, as its diluted salts produce a rosy solution. |
Uses | Used as a coating to prevent wear on high quality science equipment as well as in headlight reflectors, telephone relays, fountain pen tips and aircraft sparkplugs. |
Obtained from | Produced as a by-product of nickel refining, but is also found in its natural state in Montana, USA. |
Rhodium(RO-dee-em) is a hard, silvery metal.
Additional Properties
Melting Point: 3567 °F (1964 °C or 2237 K)
Boiling Point: 6683 °F (3695 °C or 3968 K)
Density: 12.4 grams per cubic centimeter[1]
Uses
The primary use for Rhodium is in catalytic converters for cars.[2]
See also
References
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45
Rh 102.91 |
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