Atomic Number 45 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 45 as atomic number?

The answer is Rhodium and there is so much cool stuff about Rhodium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Rhodium Overview

Atomic Number

45

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Description

Hard, silvery-white metal

Atomic Symbol

Rh (Rhodium)

Discovery

Discovered By: William Wollaston

Year: 1803

Location: England

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained as a by-product of nickel production.

Uses

Used as a coating to prevent wear on high quality science equipment and with platinum to make thermocouples.

Atomic Mass

102,9055

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Name Origin

Greek: rhodon (rose). Its salts give a rosy solution.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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