Rhodium(III) oxide
ALDRICH/204226 - 99.8%
Synonym: Dirhodium trioxide; Rhodium sesquioxide
CAS Number: 12036-35-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): O3Rh2
Molecular Weight: 253.81
EC Number: 234-846-9
MDL Number: MFCD00011205
Linear Formula: Rh2O3
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | 99.8% |
| density | 8.2 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/3O.2Rh |
| InChI key | YRUZFXVGBSPFRV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: catalyst core: rhodium |
| SMILES string | O=[Rh]O[Rh]=O |
| Application: | Rhodium(III) oxide can be used: • As a catalyst in various organic reactions such as selective tandem olefin isomerization-hydrosilyla • To prepare a metal oxide photocatalyst (SrTiO3:Rh) for hydrogen production. • As a precursor to prepare Rh-doped potassium niobate single crystals. |
| General description: | Rhodium(III)oxide (Rh2O3), also called rhodium sesquioxide, is an inorganic compoundnotable for its high thermal stability and insolubility in most solvents,including water and common acids. Its electrochromic and conductive propertiesmake it promising for applications in smart windows, displays, capacitors, andsolid oxide fuel cells. Additionally, it isused as a catalyst in several chemical reactions,including hydroformylation of alkenes and hydrogenation processes. It is alsoused in catalytic converters for automobiles to reduce harmful emissions. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 500 mg in glass insert |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.8% |
| Density | 8.2 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352303 |