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- RHODIUM
- Atomic symbol - Rh
- Atomic weight - 102.90550
- Atomic number - 45
- Electron configuration - 2-8-18-16-1
- Oxidation states - 3
- State of matter - solid
- Heavy metal-ductile
- Discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston
- Boils at 3727 ¯C, melts at 1966 ¯C
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- Notes:
- Rhodiums primary use is that in a alloying aent for hardening platinum. It is
- a precious silvery white metal that is not corroded or tarnished in the
- atmosphere at room temperature. It is also highly resistant to attack by
- acids.
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