Description

Rhodium Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial importance, primarily valued for its catalytic and electronic properties. This material serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of advanced catalysts and functional materials. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the chemical, electronics, and automotive catalyst industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing rhodium-based catalysts used in automotive catalytic converters, chemical hydrogenation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the production of conductive pastes, thick-film resistors, and specialized electrodes for sensors and microelectronic components.
• Electrochemical Research: Employed as an electrode material or coating in studies related to fuel cells, water electrolysis, and advanced battery systems.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing thin films of rhodium or rhodium oxide coatings on various substrates for optical and electronic applications.
• Glass & Ceramics Industry: Acts as a coloring agent and modifier to produce specific optical properties in specialty glasses and advanced ceramics.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard and reagent in inorganic synthesis and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium Oxide
CAS No.	12036-35-0
Molecular Formula	Rh2O3
Molecular Weight	253.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Dirhodium trioxide; Rhodium(III) oxide; Rhodium sesquioxide; Rhodium trioxide; Rhodium oxide (Rh2O3); Rhodium(3+) oxide; Rhodium oxide black
EINECS	234-846-9

Quality Control

Our Rhodium Oxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming key parameters such as assay, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Rh2O3 structure
Assay (Rh2O3)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.