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{{Element | name=Rhodium | symbol=Rh | anumber=45 | amass=102.9055 amu | state=Solid | class=Transition Metals | cstructure=Cubic face centered | color=Silvery-white | date=1803 | discname=William H. Wollaston | origname=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=Produced as a by-product of nickel refining, but is also found in its natural state in [[Montana]], [[USA]]. }} | {{Element | name=Rhodium | symbol=Rh | anumber=45 | amass=102.9055 amu | state=Solid | class=Transition Metals | cstructure=Cubic face centered | color=Silvery-white | date=1803 | discname=William H. Wollaston | origname=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=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) | ||
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| + | Boiling Point: 6683 °F (3695 °C or 3968 K) | ||
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| + | Density: 12.4 grams per cubic centimeter<ref>http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele045.html</ref> | ||
| − | ==See | + | ==Uses== |
| + | The primary use for Rhodium is in catalytic converters for cars.<ref>http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/element/45/rhodium</ref> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
* [[Precious metal]] | * [[Precious metal]] | ||
* [[Gold]] and [[Silver]] | * [[Gold]] and [[Silver]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:40, June 28, 2016
Rhodium(RO-dee-em) is a hard, silvery metal.
| Rhodium | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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]