what is rhodium
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It is easy to see why gemstones and some metals are appealing to use as jewelry. These are shiny and easily grab attention. Nevertheless, it might interest some people to know that a few prized pieces do not have a natural sheen. This is where rhodium becomes an integral piece. Rhodium is an element that is actually quite rare and part of the platinum group, but its real value lies in its inert reaction to corrosion and other aggressive chemicals – making it a noble metal. It is because of this ability that makes Rhodium a high value asset in multiple industries. These fields include automotive, aeronautics, and jewelry.TRANSCRIPT
What is Rhodium?
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It is easy to see why gemstones and some metals are appealing to use as jewelry. These are shiny and easily grab attention. Nevertheless, it might interest some people to know that a few prized pieces do not have a natural sheen. This is where rhodium becomes an integral piece. Rhodium is an element that is actually quite rare and part of the platinum group, but its real value lies in its inert reaction to corrosion and other aggressive chemicals – making it a noble metal. It is because of this ability that makes Rhodium a high value asset in multiple industries. These fields include automotive, aeronautics, and jewelry.
Rhodium Jewelry
Designers electroplate rhodium onto white gold and platinum to give it a white reflective surface. The process is rhodium flashing, which because of the element’s scarcity and the competition jewelers have for it. This means that it is not something people get done on their pieces unless they want it to last forever. Market-wise, it would make sense to have rhodium jewelry, but because of the element’s high melting point and poor malleability, it is difficult to fabricate the metal into anything. In an industry that values intricate and complicated workmanship, a metal block might make people gag, regardless of how rare it may be. Because of the difficulty in using it, the most common form rhodium takes is as a tiny powder that designers dissolve in electroplating solutions; people almost never see the metal form.
Rhodium Album Rhodium is awarded to people whose achievement are so special. This means Gold and Platinum awards are not enough to show the world how important this person is. The only example of someone given a Rhodium award was Sir Paul McCartney when he became history’s all-time best selling songwriter and recording artist back in 1979.
SOURCES: http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-rhodium.htm http://www.aaajewelryutah.com http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/hit-and-run/hit--run-ring-the-changes-1044166.html