Chemical Symbol for Iridium (+ Color, Uses, State and more...) 2022

Each chemical element has its own symbol and Iridium is no different.

However there's a lot of cool facts about Iridium (Ir) that most people don't know. Check this out:

Iridium Overview

Chemical Symbol

Ir (Iridium)

Description

Heavy, brittle, white metal.

Sources

Found in gravel deposits with platinum.

Atomic Number

77

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Atomic Mass

192,22

Name Origin

Latin: iris (rainbow).

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.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

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

Year: 1804

Location: England/France

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