Rhodium(III) Chloride

RhCl₃

IUPAC: Rhodium(III) chloride

CAS: 10049-07-7

Overview

Rhodium(III) chloride is the most common rhodium compound, used as a catalyst precursor. Rhodium is essential in automotive catalytic converters.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Chlorine Cl 3 35.4500
Rhodium Rh 1 102.9100

Elemental Composition

Cl
Chlorine ×3
50.8%
Rh
Rhodium ×1
49.2%

Uses

  • • Catalytic converter component
  • • Hydrogenation catalyst
  • • Organometallic synthesis

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Rhodium is the rarest and most expensive precious metal, often exceeding gold prices by 5-10x

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Extremely expensive metal

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Rh](Cl)Cl

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
209.26 g/mol
Density
5.3800 g/cm³
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
207.8121
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rhodium(III) Chloride?
Rhodium(III) Chloride (RhCl₃) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Rhodium(III) chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Rhodium(III) Chloride?
Rhodium(III) Chloride has a molar mass of 209.26 g/mol.
What state is Rhodium(III) Chloride at room temperature?
Rhodium(III) Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Rhodium(III) Chloride organic or inorganic?
Rhodium(III) Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Rhodium(III) Chloride?
Rhodium(III) Chloride (RhCl₃) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Rhodium (Rh).