Description

Rhodium(III) Sodium Chloride Dihydrate is a high-purity inorganic coordination compound containing the precious metal rhodium in its +3 oxidation state. This material is valued for its role as a precursor in catalysis and advanced materials synthesis, where consistent quality and precise composition are critical. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics sectors for specialized applications.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin, corrosion-resistant rhodium films on electrical contacts, jewelry, and optical components.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a key reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new organometallic compounds and catalytic processes.
• Materials Science: Employed in the fabrication of advanced ceramics, conductive inks, and other functional materials where rhodium incorporation is required.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reference material in spectroscopic analysis and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Rhodium(III) Sodium Chloride Dihydrate
CAS No.	14972-02-2
Molecular Formula	Na3[RhCl6]·2H2O
Molecular Weight	~ 483.12 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Sodium Hexachlororhodate(III) Dihydrate; Trisodium Hexachlororhodate Dihydrate; Sodium Chlororhodate; Rhodium Sodium Chloride; Rhodium Trichloride Sodium Salt Dihydrate; Na3RhCl6·2H2O
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Quality Control

Our Rhodium(III) Sodium Chloride Dihydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, ICP-OES, and X-ray diffraction. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Rhodium content)	≥ 20.0% (by ICP-OES)
Purity	≥ 98.0%
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, complete solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0 %

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