Atomic Symbol for Iridium (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Ir?

The answer is Iridium (Ir). However there is a lot of stuff about Iridium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Iridium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ir (Iridium)

Sources

Found in gravel deposits with platinum.

Description

Heavy, brittle, white metal.

Name Origin

Latin: iris (rainbow).

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Used with osmium to tip gold pen points, to make crucible and special containers. Also to make alloys used for standard weights and measures, and heat-resistant alloys. Also as hardening agent for platinum.

Discovery

Discovered By: S.Tenant, A.F.Fourcory, L.N.Vauquelin, H.V.Collet-Descoltils

Year: 1804

Location: England/France

Atomic Number

77

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

192,22

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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