Description

Trihydrogen Hexachlororhodate is an inorganic coordination compound of rhodium, primarily supplied as a high-purity material for advanced industrial and research applications. This compound serves as a critical precursor for synthesizing other rhodium complexes and catalysts, which are essential in high-value chemical processes. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers and researchers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, specialty chemical synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of other organorhodium compounds and coordination complexes for research and development.
• Electroplating: Used in specialized electroplating baths for depositing thin rhodium films in electronic and decorative applications.
• Materials Science: Acts as a source of rhodium for the fabrication of advanced materials, including nanomaterials and conductive coatings.
• Analytical Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for the calibration and testing of rhodium content.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trihydrogen Hexachlororhodate
CAS No.	16970-54-0
Molecular Formula	H3Cl6Rh
Molecular Weight	309.65 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Hexachlororhodic(III) Acid; Rhodium(III) Chloride Acid; Chlororhodic Acid; Rhodium Chloride Hydrate; H3[RhCl6]; Rhodium Hexachloride Trihydrate; Acidic Rhodium Trichloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Trihydrogen Hexachlororhodate is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay determination and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a controlled environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Rh basis)	≥ 33.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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