Rhodium

Rhodium is a rare, precious metal with a high reflectance. It is widely used in catalytic converters for cars, as well as in jewelry.

Atomic Structure

rhodium atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	45
Symbol	Rh
Atomic Mass	102.91 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4d⁸
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Rhodium

Used in catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles.
Used in jewelry and high-end decorative items due to its lustrous finish.
Used in hydrogenation reactions in the chemical industry.