Description

Hexaamminerhodium(III) Chloride is a coordination complex salt of rhodium, a precious metal from the platinum group. This compound serves as a critical precursor for synthesizing other rhodium-based catalysts and materials, offering a stable and soluble source of rhodium(III). It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, electroplating, and advanced material science.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing specialized rhodium complexes used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other fine chemical synthesis processes.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in the electrodeposition of rhodium coatings for electrical contacts, jewelry, and corrosion-resistant surfaces.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for rhodium quantification and speciation studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules where rhodium catalysis is required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research into catalytic mechanisms and the properties of transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaamminerhodium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	13820-96-7
Molecular Formula	[Rh(NH3)6]Cl3
Molecular Weight	309.37 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Hexaamminerhodium Chloride; Rhodium(III) Hexaammine Chloride; Hexaammine Rhodium(III) Trichloride; Hexaamminerhodium(3+) Trichloride; Rhodium Hexammine Chloride; [Rh(NH3)6]Cl3; Ammoniated Rhodium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Hexaamminerhodium(III) Chloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 33.0 %
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, yellow solution
Chloride Content	≈ 34.4 % (Theoretical)

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