Rhodium (Rh) Properties and Facts

Element 45 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Rhodium?

Rhodium (symbol: Rh) is a transition metal with atomic number 45. Its atomic mass is 102.91 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 9.

What is the electron configuration of Rhodium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d⁸ 5s¹

What are the physical properties of Rhodium?

Melting point: 2237.0 K
Boiling point: 3968.0 K
Density: 12.41 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Rhodium?

  • Rh-103: 100.0% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Rhodium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in platinum ores

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