Cloruro de rodio(III)

RhCl₃

IUPAC: Rhodium(III) chloride

CAS: 10049-07-7

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Cloro Cl 3 35,4500
Rodio Rh 1 102,9100

Composición elemental

Cl
50,8%
Rh
49,2%

Usos

  • Catalytic converter component
  • Hydrogenation catalyst
  • Organometallic synthesis

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Extremely expensive metal

Estructura

SMILES

Cl[Rh](Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
209,26 g/mol
Densidad
5,3800 g/cm³
Solubilidad
very soluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
207,8121
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
4
Complejidad
8,0

Frequently Asked Questions

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