Rhodium (Rh) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 45 and atomic mass 102.9100 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Rhodium
- Symbol: Rh
- Atomic number: 45
- Atomic mass: 102.9100 u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 9
- Period: 5
- Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Solid
- Melting point: 1964 °C
- Density: 12.41 g/cm³
- Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d⁸ 5s¹
Scientific description
Rhodium is a chemical element with symbol Rh and atomic number 45. It belongs to the category of Transition metals and occupies group 9 and period 5. Its standard atomic mass is 102.9100 u.