Rhodium is a chemical element with the symbol Rh and atomic number 45. It is a rare, silvery-white metal known for its exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion.
The melting point of rhodium is an impressive 1963°C (3565°F). Rhodium has a lower density and a higher melting point than platinum. Rhodium is unaffected by air and water up to 1,112 degrees Fahrenheit (600 degrees Celsius),
This high temperature is one of the factors that makes rhodium so valuable for various high-temperature applications, such as catalytic converters in automobiles and the production of nitric acid.
The high melting point of rhodium also gives the metal its strength and hardness, making it ideal for use in jewelry, coins, and other high-value products.
Rhodium has a unique crystal structure, which is responsible for its high melting point. The metal has a close-packed hexagonal arrangement of atoms, which provides a strong and stable network of bonds. This structure also gives rhodium its high density, making it one of the densest metals known to man.
