铑 (lǎo) - Rhodium — a rare, silvery-white metallic element (symbol
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Rhodium — a rare, silvery-white metallic element (symbol Rh, atomic number 45) in the platinum group, known for its high reflectivity and corrosion resistance.
Rhodium — a rare, silvery-white metallic element (symbol
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- Rhodium is used in catalytic converters (铑催化剂).
- This jewelry has a rhodium plating (铑镀层).
- The price of rhodium fluctuates significantly (铑价格).
- Rhodium compounds have various industrial applications (铑化合物).
Collocations
- rhodium plating(铑镀层)
- rhodium catalyst(铑催化剂)
- rhodium price(铑价格)
- rhodium compound(铑化合物)
- rhodium metal(铑金属)
- rhodium recovery(铑回收)
Cultural background
FAQ- Rhodium is one of the rarest and most valuable precious metals, primarily used in industrial applications and jewelry plating.
- In jewelry, rhodium plating is used to give white gold and platinum a bright, reflective white surface that resists tarnishing.
- The name 'rhodium' comes from the Greek word 'rhodon' meaning rose, referring to the rose-red color of its salts.