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Rhodium Metal Nanoparticles

Rhodium Metal Nanoparticles

Rhodium Metal Nanoparticles
Product No NRE-25010
CAS 7440-58-6
Purity  99.9 %
Molecular Formula Rh
Molecular Weight 178.49g/mol
Color  Gray
Density 13.31 g/cm³
APS <100nm (can be customized)
Melting Point 2233 °C
Boiling Point 4603 °C

Rhodium Metal Nanoparticles

Applications

Catalysis

Hydrogenation Reactions: Rhodium nanoparticles are widely used in hydrogenation processes (e.g., converting alkenes to alkanes), where they efficiently catalyze the addition of hydrogen to unsaturated compounds. This is important in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Automotive Catalysts: Rhodium nanoparticles are an essential component of automotive catalytic converters, where they help in reducing harmful emissions such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) by converting them into less harmful gases like nitrogen and oxygen.

Cyclic Reactions: RhNPs are also involved in oxidation and dehydrogenation reactions, which are critical in the production of fine chemicals, specialty polymers, and petroleum refining.

Environmental Applications

Pollution Control: Due to their high catalytic activity, RhNPs can be used to reduce harmful emissions from industrial processes and automobile exhausts. They help break down pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Wastewater Treatment: Rhodium nanoparticles can be employed in water purification and wastewater treatment processes to remove organic contaminants or facilitate chemical breakdowns in industrial effluents.

Sensing and Detection

Gas Sensors: Rhodium nanoparticles are used in sensors that detect gases, particularly harmful ones like hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Their catalytic properties make them excellent for detecting gases at low concentrations, and they are used in environmental monitoring and safety applications.

Biosensors: The high surface area and reactivity of RhNPs enable their use in biosensors for detecting biological markers, such as proteins or DNA, which is useful in medical diagnostics.

Energy Storage and Conversion

Hydrogen Storage: Rhodium nanoparticles are explored in the development of hydrogen storage systems, which is crucial for the hydrogen economy. Their high surface area aids in the adsorption of hydrogen molecules, potentially improving storage capacity.

Fuel Cells: Rhodium nanoparticles can be used in electrochemical devices such as fuel cells, where they function as efficient electrocatalysts for the conversion of hydrogen into electricity.

 

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