Rhodium (Rh)

A fascinating transition metal element.

Rhodium is element 45 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
45
Symbol
Rh
Atomic mass
102.91 u
Category
Transition Metal
Period
5
Group
9
Block
d
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Kr] 4d8 5s1
Electronegativity (Pauling)
2.28
Density
12.45 g/cm³
Melting point
1964 °C
Boiling point
3695 °C