Rhodium is a rare silvery-white metallic element and member of the platinum group of metals. This transition metal has an atomic number of 45 and is represented on the Periodic Table of Elements by the symbol Rh. Rhodium is said to be the most expensive precious metal, which is highly resistant to corrosion and extremely reflective.
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Fact:
Used for jewelry, aircraft parts and catalytic convertersKITCO: Rhodium
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Mined primarily in South Africa and RussiaKITCO: Rhodium
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The 5-year trading high
$10,010 (price per ounce)
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The 5-year trading low
$440.00
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Symbol
Rh
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Most expensive precious metalKITCO: Rhodium
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Member of the platinum group of metals
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Higher melting point than platinum
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Melting Point
3,567 degrees FahrenheitJefferson Lab: Rhodium
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Density
12.4 grams per cubic centimeterJefferson Lab: Rhodium
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Atomic weight
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Discovered by William Hyde Wollaston
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60% of the world's supply of Rhodium comes from South AfricaKITCO: Rhodium
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Rhodium formation occurs along with deposits of platinum and is primarily obtained as a byproduct of mining and refining platinumKITCO: Rhodium
