Rhodium Recycling_How You Can Make Money when We Recycle It for You?

What is rhodium? Let's start today's post with the basics. It is a white-toned precious metal (atomic symbol Rh) that is also an element. It is one of the platinum group metals. 

And Rhodium is rare, obtained in very small quantities as a byproduct of platinum and nickel mining, principally in Canada and Russia. Because it is so rare in nature and so difficult to obtain, it is in great demand from sources that include jewelry and catalysts. 

How did Rhodium get to where it is today? 

First, a Bit of Rhodium History

Back in 1803, a scientist named William Wollaston found a way to extract rhodium from platinum and palladium ore. Because the metal is reddish in color, it was named rhodium, from the Greek word rhodon, which means “red.”  

For a long time, the metal wasn't widely used, but about 100 years ago, rhodium started to be used in laboratory devices that measured high temperatures. Then everything changed in the mid-1970s when catalytic converters were first introduced to reduce the pollutants in automobile exhaust emissions. 

They contained rhodium and since then, the demand for it has remained strong. 

We recommend the following rhodium-bearing scrap instead:

Platinum-rhodium alloy wire, sheet, rods, foil, tubes, and mesh.

Platinum-rhodium thermocouple wire.

Want to Know More?

If you own any of the rhodium-bearing items described in today’s post, contact Dingfeng Precious Metals Recovery at email:dfpmr5719@dfpmr.com,and whatsapp+13760175719. Just bear in mind that it is difficult to generate a lot of income by investing in rhodium. Even though it is extremely valuable, it is found in very small quantities in all forms of rhodium scrap. Call our precious metal recycling consultants to learn more.