Rhodium Collection

William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828)
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William Hyde Wollaston, British chemist
William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828), British chemist and physicist. Wollaston gave up his medical practice in 1800 and earned a living from the sale of platinum

William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828), English chemist, born at East Dereham, Norfolk, England. Wollaston discovered Palladium (1804), Rhodium (1805), and Ductile Platinum

William Hyde Wollaston, English chemist
William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828), English chemist and discoverer of palladium and rhodium. In 1800, having given up a medical practice

Rhodium. Sample of the transition metal rhodium (Rh) in a Petri dish. Rhodium is a rare, silvery-white, hard, and chemically inert transition metal and a member of the platinum group

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Discovering the Precious Metal: In 1803, English chemist William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828), born in East Dereham, Norfolk, England, made a remarkable discovery while examining platinum residues. He isolated a new precious metal, which he named Rhodium, derived from the Greek word for rose-red. This rare and valuable transition metal, symbol Rh, is known for its high density, brilliance, and resistance to corrosion. Rhodium's unique properties have made it an essential component in various industrial applications, including catalytic converters, electrical contacts, and jewelry. Today, Rhodium continues to captivate scientists and industries with its potential for future innovations.