Facts about the
Definition of the Element Rhodium
The Element Rhodium is defined as... A hard, durable, silvery-white
metallic element that is used to form high-temperature alloys with
platinum and is plated on other metals to produce a durable
corrosion-resistant coating.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Rhodium
What are the origins of the word Rhodium ?
The name originates from the Greek word rhodon meaning rose
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Rhodium Rhodium is classified as a
"Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the
Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is
ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Rhodium
Rhodium was discovered by William Hyde Wollaston in England in
1803.
Occurrence of the
element Rhodium in
the Atmosphere
Obtained as a by-product of nickel production
Common Uses of Rhodium Alloying agent for hardening
platinum and palladium
Coatings / plating
Electrodes for aircraft spark plugs
Jewelry
Oil of rhodium
The Properties of the Element Rhodium
Name of Element : Rhodium
Symbol of Element : Rh
Atomic Number of Rhodium : 45
Atomic Mass: 102.9055 amu
Melting Point: 1966.0 °C - 2239.15 °K
Boiling Point: 3727.0 °C - 4000.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Rhodium : 45
Number of Neutrons in Rhodium : 58
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 12.41 g/cm3
Color of Rhodium : silvery-white
The element Rhodium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Rhodium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Rhodium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Rhodium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Rhodium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Rhodium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Rhodium was discovered by William Hyde Wollaston in England
in 1803. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Rhodium is
just one element that can be found.
