Description

Rhodium (IV) Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial and research importance. This material serves as a critical precursor and catalyst component in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science applications. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-performance materials.

Application

• Catalyst Synthesis: A key precursor for preparing supported and unsupported rhodium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and automotive catalytic converters.
• Electrochemical Research: Used in the development and study of electrodes for fuel cells, water electrolysis, and other advanced energy conversion systems.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the deposition of rhodium oxide thin films for resistive memory (RRAM) devices, capacitors, and other microelectronic components.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for the CVD and ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) of rhodium and rhodium oxide coatings.
• Specialty Ceramics & Glazes: Imparts specific color and electrical properties in high-performance ceramics and specialized glass formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium (IV) Oxide
CAS No.	75748-03-7
Molecular Formula	O2Rh
Molecular Weight	134.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium Dioxide; Rhodium(IV) Oxide; Rhodium Oxide (RhO2); Dioxorhodium; Rhodium Peroxide; RhO2; Rhodium(4+) Oxide
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Quality Control

Our Rhodium (IV) Oxide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and trace metal content is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to RhO2 structure
Purity (Rh basis)	≥ 99.9%
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 0.1% total
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm
Loss on Ignition	≤ 2.0%

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