Rhodium

Rhodium:


 * Symbol:** Rh
 * Atomic Number:** 45
 * Atomic Mass:** 102.9
 * Of Protons:** 45
 * Of Neutrons:** 57
 * Of Electrons:** 45
 * Melting Point:** 1966 Celcius
 * Boiling Point:** 3727
 * Normal Phase:** Hard
 * Cost:** $2390.48 an ounce
 * Classification:** Metal
 * Origin of Name:** Greek; Rhodon (rose)
 * Discovered by:** William H. Wollaston **In:** 1803

__Rhodium is..__ 1. Very silvery white. 2. Higher melting point and lower density than platinum. 3. Hard and durable. 4. Heavier than gold. 5. Precious metal. 6. Used as a coating to prevent wear on high quality science equipment.
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