2022: Atomic Symbol Ir (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...)

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Ir?

The answer is Iridium (Ir). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Iridium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Iridium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ir (Iridium)

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.

Sources

Found in gravel deposits with platinum.

Description

Heavy, brittle, white metal.

Name Origin

Latin: iris (rainbow).

Atomic Number

77

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

192,22

Discovery

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

Year: 1804

Location: England/France

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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