Description

Tripotassium Hexachlororhodate is an inorganic coordination compound of rhodium, widely recognized for its role as a key precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This high-purity salt is valued for its consistent performance and reliable sourcing, which are critical for research and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by the chemical catalyst, electronics, and specialty materials industries for applications requiring precise rhodium deposition or complexation.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in electroplating baths to deposit thin, uniform rhodium films for electronic contacts, jewelry, and corrosion-resistant coatings.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile source compound in CVD processes for creating high-purity rhodium metal films on semiconductors and other substrates.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new coordination chemistry, synthesizing novel organometallic complexes, and developing catalytic systems.
• Analytical Reagent: Functions as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for the calibration of instruments and quantitative analysis of other materials.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a doping agent to impart specific optical or electrical properties to specialty glass and ceramic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tripotassium Hexachlororhodate
CAS No.	13845-07-3
Molecular Formula	K3[RhCl6]
Molecular Weight	483.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Hexachlororhodate(III); Potassium Rhodichloride; Tripotassium Hexachlororhodate(3-); Potassium Chlororhodate; Rhodium Potassium Chloride; K3RhCl6; Hexachlororhodic Acid Tripotassium Salt
EINECS	237-585-9

Quality Control

Our Tripotassium Hexachlororhodate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results from methods including ICP-OES, XRD, and titration is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K3[RhCl6])	≥ 98.0 %
Rhodium (Rh) Content	≥ 21.0 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 100 ppm

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