Rhodium


 * Element name**: Rhodium


 * Element symbol**: Rh


 * Atomic mass**: 102[[image:Rhodium_Kathryn.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:rhodium.gif width="288" height="216" align="right"]]


 * Atomic number**: 45


 * Protons**: 45


 * Electrons**: 45


 * Discovery(who and when):** William Hyde Wollaston and it was found in 1803


 * How it was named**: It got its name from Gr.Rhodon: rose


 * State of matter**: Solid


 * Melting point**: 1964°c


 * Boiling point**: 3695°c


 * Characteristics**: It is in a powder form but is also called sodium Rhodium chloride.


 * Uses of element**: To harden platinum and palladium and to make jewelery, to also make furnace winding.


 * Interesting facts**: It is used in wedding rings, electroplating, and in instruments. It is also used for decoration.

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