Crystal Structure of Rhodium☢️ (Rh) rev. 2022 [& Color, Uses, Discovery ...

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Rhodium. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Rh?

In the case of Rhodium the crystalline structure is Cubic: Face centered. There is a lot of cool facts about Rhodium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Rhodium Overview

Rhodium Crystal Structure

Cubic: Face centered

Atomic Number

45

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

102,9055

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Uses

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

Sources

Obtained as a by-product of nickel production.

Description

Hard, silvery-white metal

Atomic Symbol

Rh

Name Origin

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: William Wollaston
Year: 1803
Location: England

Want to learn more details and data about Rhodium (Rh)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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