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Rhodium(III) oxide

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Rhodium(III) oxide
Rhodium(III) oxide
Identifiers
ECHA InfoCard 100.031.666 Edit this at Wikidata
Properties
Rh2O3
Molar mass 253.8092 g/mol
Appearance black odorless powder
Density 8.2 g/cm³, solid
Melting point 1100°C
slightly soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Rhodium(III) oxide (or Rhodium sesquioxide) is the chemical compound with the formula Rh2O3.

Structure

Rh2O3 has been found in two forms. The hexagonal form has the corundum structure. It transforms into an orthorhombic structure when heated above 750 °C.[1]

Safety

Conditions/substances to avoid are: extreme heat, organic solvents, hydrochloric acid, hydrosulfuric acid and ammonia.

See Also

References

  1. ^ J. M. D. Coey "The crystal structure of Rh2O3" Acta Cryst. (1970). B26, 1876