Rho"di*um (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
"ro`don the rose. So called from the rose-red color of
certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron.] (Chem.)
A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in
platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is
very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific
gravity 12.
Rho"di*um (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
"ro`don the rose. So called from the rose-red color of
certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron.] (Chem.)
A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in
platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is
very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific
gravity 12.