Description

Potassium Hexanitrorhodate(III) is a high-purity inorganic rhodium complex salt, identified by CAS NO 38295-15-7. This compound serves as a critical precursor and catalyst component in advanced materials synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is essential for research and production in industries such as electronics, catalysis, and fine chemical synthesis, where precise control over rhodium content and reactivity is paramount.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin, uniform rhodium coatings for electronic contacts, jewelry, and corrosion-resistant surfaces.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for the CVD production of high-purity rhodium metal films and nanostructures in semiconductor and optical device fabrication.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and trace metal detection methods.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical intermediate and specialty chemical production.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic processes and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexanitrorhodate(III)
CAS No.	38295-15-7
Molecular Formula	K3[Rh(NO2)6]
Molecular Weight	Approx. 507.09 g/mol (Contact for details)
Synonyms	Potassium Hexanitrorhodate(3-); Potassium Rhodium Nitrite; Tripotassium Hexanitrorhodate; Rhodium Potassium Nitrite; K3Rh(NO2)6; Rhodium(III) Potassium Nitrite Complex
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexanitrorhodate(III) is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer, store separately from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for specific high-purity grades.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 20.0% (or as specified)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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