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
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