Description

Rhodium(Iii) Oxide Hydrate is a valuable inorganic compound of the platinum group metal rhodium. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis and catalytic applications, where high purity and consistent performance are paramount. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, chemical processing, and specialized catalyst development sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in the formulation of rhodium plating baths to deposit highly reflective, corrosion-resistant, and hard coatings on electrical contacts, jewelry, and optical components.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the production of thick-film pastes, conductive inks, and resistive layers for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other microelectronic components.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for the CVD deposition of rhodium and rhodium oxide thin films for semiconductor and optical applications.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic processes, material properties, and electrochemical systems.
• Sensor Technology: Utilized in the fabrication of sensitive electrodes and sensing layers for gas detection and electrochemical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium(Iii) Oxide Hydrate
CAS No.	123542-79-0
Molecular Formula	Rh2O3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	253.81 (anhydrous basis) + xH2O
Synonyms	Rhodium(3+) oxide hydrate; Rhodium sesquioxide hydrate; Dirhodium trioxide hydrate; Rhodium oxide brown hydrate; Rhodium(III) oxide monohydrate; Rhodium oxide (Rh2O3) hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rhodium(Iii) Oxide Hydrate is manufactured under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify identity, purity, and physical characteristics, ensuring it meets the exacting requirements of advanced industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for Rh content, impurity profiles, and loss on drying is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Rhodium (Rh) Content	≥ 75.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.1 %
Common Metal Impurities (ICP-OES)	Contact for details

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