Description

Rhodium Tribromide is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and catalysis. This compound serves as a crucial precursor for synthesizing other rhodium complexes and materials, offering unique reactivity due to the rhodium(III) center. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel catalysts, electronic materials, and specialized chemical synthesis.

Application

• Catalysis Research: A key precursor for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Materials Science: Used in the deposition of rhodium-containing thin films for electronic and optical applications via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst or reagent in specialized organic transformations and the synthesis of complex molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental starting material for investigating the chemistry of rhodium and developing new coordination compounds with tailored properties.
• Surface Modification: Potential use in surface treatment and plating processes to impart specific chemical or physical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium Tribromide
CAS No.	15608-29-4
Molecular Formula	Br3Rh
Molecular Weight	342.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(III) bromide; Tribromorhodium; Rhodium bromide (RhBr3); Rhodium(3+) tribromide; Rhodium tribromide hydrate (when applicable)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rhodium Tribromide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and industrial applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify identity, purity, and conformance to specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or with appropriate desiccants to maintain stability. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 98.0%
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP)	Contact for details
Solubility	Contact for details

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