Rhodium(III)chloride hydrate

Art.No R-013
Formula RhCl3 · xH2O
Conc (% w/w) 2.0% pet
Series METE
Molality -
MW 209,26
CAS 20765-98-4
Hapten Information

Uses:

This metal can be found in precious metal alloys and in electroplating. In jewelry it can be found in white gold, platinum, and sterling silver. Rhodium is also used as an alloying agent for hardening and improving the resistance of platinum and palladium to corrosion which can be used in coatings. In the car industry rhodium is used as a catalytic converter.