Rhodium Chloride Production Cost Reports

Rhodium Chloride production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a Rhodium Chloride production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Rhodium Chloride. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

Rhodium Chloride is a metallic salt with a chemical formula RhCl3, and its molecular weight is 209.26 g/mol. It is a red to brown-colored crystalline powder and has an acidic odor. The compound is synthesized by the chlorination of rhodium metal. It is a soluble crystalline powder, that can be dissolved in water as well as different chemical solvents. Rhodium chloride is highly soluble in water. Similarly, it can be dissolved in alcohols and hydrochloric acid and is moderately soluble in acetone. However, it is insoluble in aqua regia and ether.

It remains stable under normal conditions while decomposing on heating. It decomposes and releases chlorine gas in the air. It is a deliquescent crystalline chemical with a melting and boiling point measuring approximately at 450°C and 717°C, respectively. It is a hygroscopic chemical and absorbs moisture when exposed to air.

Rhodium chloride, or rhodium trichloride, is used in different commercial applications associated with the metallurgical, electronic, and glass industries. The compound is used in the production of glasses, which are further used as screens along with LED panels for television, laptops, digital watches, etc. It can also be used to produce textile glass fibers and more.

Rhodium chloride, along with its hydrates, can also be used in thermocouples that are used to measure high temperatures. It is a versatile chemical compound that is used in the production of electronic and automotive parts, including catalytic converters, that are used to reduce the emission of harmful toxic gaseous compounds while combustion in engines. Moreover, it can serve as a chemical catalyst in different reactions, including the conversion of methane into acetic acid, along with the isomerization of alkenes, etc.

The demand for rhodium chloride or rhodium trichloride is majorly driven by its large-scale application in the textile, automotive, electronic, and glass industries. Its usage as a source of rhodium metal in the production of glasses and LED screens for digital watches, televisions, laptops, etc., drives its demand in the chemical and electronic industry. Moreover, its usage as a catalyst in synthesizing other chemical compounds (including acetic acid and alkenes, etc) boosts its demand in the chemical industry.

Its applications in the production of automotive parts and heat measuring devices strengthen its demand and ultimately contribute to its market growth. The procurement of rhodium chloride is governed by different factors including its demand, prices, and distribution in the market. Hence, the variations in its demand, or instability in its distribution and market prices directly determine its procurement in the global market.