Description

Potassium Hexanitrorhodate(III) is a coordination compound of rhodium, a precious metal, with significant utility in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. This compound serves as a critical precursor for the preparation of high-purity rhodium-based catalysts and materials, offering a soluble and reactive source of rhodium. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, electroplating, and specialty chemical synthesis where precise control over rhodium deposition and complex formation is required.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing supported rhodium catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and automotive exhaust treatment.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in electroplating baths to deposit thin, uniform, and corrosion-resistant rhodium coatings on electronic components and jewelry.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile source compound in CVD processes for creating high-purity rhodium films on semiconductors and other substrates.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new coordination chemistry, catalytic cycles, and material properties of rhodium complexes.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organometallic and inorganic rhodium compounds for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexanitrorhodate(III)
CAS No.	17712-66-2
Molecular Formula	K3[Rh(NO2)6]
Molecular Weight	483.10 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Potassium Hexanitrorhodate(3-); Potassium Rhodium Nitrite; Tripotassium Hexanitrorhodate; Rhodium Potassium Nitrite; K3[Rh(NO2)6]; Potassium Nitritorhodate; Rhodium(III) Potassium Nitrite Complex
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexanitrorhodate(III) is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under dry conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 20.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility (Water)	Clear, yellow solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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