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Physical Properties of Iridium and Rhodium


Physical Properties of Rhodium and Iridium


Physical Properties

Melting Point
2,410.00 °C   
7
1,966.00 °C   
12

Boiling Point
4,527.00 °C   
10
3,727.00 °C   
17

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Silvery White   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
6.50   
5
6.00   
6

Brinell Hardness
1,670.00 MPa   
5
980.00 MPa   
9

Vickers Hardness
1,760.00 MPa   
3
1,100.00 MPa   
9

Speed of Sound
4,825.00 m/s   
13
4,700.00 m/s   
15

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
78.00 %   
6
84.00 %   
4

Allotropes
No   
No   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

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