Rh≥99.95%
Properties: silver white metal, extremely hard, wear-resistant, and quite ductile
Application: It can be used as a raw material for electrical instruments, chemicals and manufacturing precision alloys. Rhodium powder is based on the extensive use of ruthenium in the industrial chemical industry. Because rhodium is a rare metal required by industry, the industry price is slightly higher than that of general non-ferrous metals. As one of the rare elements, rhodium has many uses. Rhodium can be used to make hydrogenation catalysts, thermocouples, platinum-rhodium alloys, etc. It is also often plated on searchlights and reflectors, and it is also used as a polishing agent for gems. And electrical contact parts.
Rhodium trichloride, also known as rhodium chloride, is a reddish-brown powder, easily deliquescent. poisonous! The molecular weight is 209.26 (anhydrous), and the melting point is 450-500°C (decomposition). Boiling point is 800℃ (sublimation). To produce polyfluoride above 600 ℃. It can be reduced by hydrogen at 70°C. It is insoluble in water, acid and aqua regia, but soluble in methanol and cyanide solution. Decompose by heating in concentrated acid (nitric acid, sulfuric acid). It can interact with metals such as sodium, aluminum, magnesium and iron when heated.
Used in electronics, instrumentation, metallurgy and other industries, also used in electroplating operations, catalyst preparation.