Rhodium By: Emily M.
Physical Properties
- Melting Point: 1,963°C
- Boiling Point: 3,697°C
- Rare
- Metal
- Solid
- Hard
- Silvery-white
History
- William Hyde Wollaston
- South America
- Series of experiments:
- Dissolved platinum and platinum metal
- Liquid left didn't match any known substances
- Took out substances he knew
- Greek word: Rhodon-Rose
What is the Difference Between these two Images?
Uses
- Jewelry (fake) - shiner than platinum
- Decorations
- Electrical Contacts
- Cars
Fun Facts!!!
- Really expensive
- Found in small amounts
- Annual Rhodium made: 7-8 tons
- Can't be attacked by many acids
- At red heat changes to a compound
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