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Rhodium complexes are studied as possible anticancer agents.
| Symbol | Rh |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 45 |
| Standard atomic weight | 102.9055 |
| Group | 9 |
| Period | 5 |
| Block | d-block |
| Category | Transition metal |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Discovered | 1803 |
Source: PubChem, Rhodium (periodic table data, retrieved 2026-10-19). Group and period follow the standard 18-column periodic table.
Geldmacher, Oleszak and Sheldrick reviewed rhodium(III) and iridium(III) complexes as anticancer agents.
As reported in: Geldmacher, Oleszak, Sheldrick (2012). Rhodium(III) and iridium(III) complexes as anticancer agents. Inorganica Chimica Acta. doi:10.1016/j.ica.2012.06.046
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