Description

Dipotassium Pentachlororhodate is a specialized inorganic coordination compound of rhodium, primarily used as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. This high-purity salt is valued for its role in producing homogeneous catalysts and other rhodium-based compounds essential for research and industrial processes. It is a critical material for chemical manufacturers, R&D laboratories, and industries involved in fine chemical synthesis, where precise control over rhodium content and purity is paramount.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous rhodium catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Materials Science: Used in the preparation of rhodium-containing thin films, coatings, and nanomaterials for electronic and optical applications.
• Analytical Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for the calibration and testing of rhodium detection methods.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic processes and organometallic chemistry.
• Electroplating: Potential use in electroplating baths for depositing rhodium or rhodium alloy coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: May be utilized in the synthesis of complex molecules where rhodium catalysis is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Pentachlororhodate
CAS No.	65980-75-8
Molecular Formula	K2[RhCl5]
Molecular Weight	391.26 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Potassium pentachlororhodate(III); Dipotassium pentachlororhodate(1-); Potassium rhodium chloride; K2[RhCl5]; Rhodium potassium chloride; Pentachlororhodate(1-) dipotassium; Rhodium(III) potassium chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Pentachlororhodate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of our B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K2[RhCl5])	≥ 98.0 %
Rhodium (Rh) Content	≥ 26.2 %
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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