Description

Rhodium Triiodide is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials research and catalysis. This compound serves as a crucial precursor for synthesizing other rhodium complexes and materials with specialized electronic and optical properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel catalysts, electronic components, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes.

Application

• Precursor material for the synthesis of specialized rhodium-based catalysts used in organic transformations and hydrogenation reactions.
• Starting material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for depositing thin rhodium or rhodium-iodide films on substrates for electronic applications.
• Research chemical for investigating the properties of transition metal halides and their coordination chemistry.
• Potential catalyst or catalyst precursor in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis at a laboratory scale.
• Component in materials science research for developing compounds with unique magnetic or conductive properties.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways involving rhodium.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium Triiodide
CAS No.	15492-38-3
Molecular Formula	RhI3
Molecular Weight	483.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(III) iodide; Rhodium iodide (RhI3); Triiodorhodium; Rhodium tri-iodide; Rhodium(3+) triiodide
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Quality Control

Our Rhodium Triiodide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development purposes. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (RhI3)	≥ 95.0%
Rhodium (Rh) Content	≥ 20.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 2.0%

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