Rhodium


 * Element Name:** Rhodium


 * Element Symbol:** Rh


 * Atomic Mass:** 103g
 * Atomic Number:** 45


 * Protons:** 45


 * Neutrons:** 45


 * Discovery:** William Hyde Wollaston in 1803


 * How It Was Named:** From the Greek word "rhodon" meaning rose


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1964° C


 * Boiling Point:** 3695° C


 * Characteristics:** Silvery, white, metallic appearance. High reflectance. Hard and rough


 * Uses of Elements:** Electrical contacts, jewelry, catalytic converter


 * Interesting Facts:** One of the rarest precious metals with a price of $80,000 per kg. Has both higher melting point and lower density than platinum.

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