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204226

Rhodium(III) oxide

99.8%

Synonym(s):

Dirhodium trioxide, Rhodium sesquioxide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Rh2O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
253.81
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
EC Number:
234-846-9
MDL number:
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Quality Segment

assay

99.8%

form

powder

composition

K₂O₄W

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: rhodium

density

8.2 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O=[Rh]O[Rh]=O

InChI

1S/3O.2Rh

InChI key

YRUZFXVGBSPFRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Rhodium(III)oxide (Rh2O3), also called rhodium sesquioxide, is an inorganic compoundnotable for its high thermal stability and insolubility in most solvents,including water and common acids. Its electrochromic and conductive propertiesmake it promising for applications in smart windows, displays, capacitors, andsolid oxide fuel cells. Additionally, it isused as a catalyst in several chemical reactions,including hydroformylation of alkenes and hydrogenation processes. It is alsoused in catalytic converters for automobiles to reduce harmful emissions.

Application

Rhodium(III) oxide can be used:
  • As a catalyst in various organic reactions such as selective tandem olefin isomerization-hydrosilylation process.
  • To prepare a metal oxide photocatalyst (SrTiO3:Rh) for hydrogen production.
  • As a precursor to prepare Rh-doped potassium niobate single crystals.


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
204226-1G04061838138194
204226-500MG04061838138200