2022: ☢️ Density of Iridium (Ir) [& g/cm3, kg/m3, Uses, Sources ...

Everything has mass and volume, and therefore density. So it is expected that the smallest piece of matter, like an atom of Iridium has it too. But what is the density of an atom of Ir?

Note: Learn more about the density here.

In the case of Iridium , density is 22.42 g/cm³. However, there are interesting facts about Iridium that most don't know about. Also check the kg/m³ conversion...

Iridium Data

Iridium Density g/cm³

22.42 g/cm³

kg/m³

22420 kg/m³

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.

Atomic Mass

192,22

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Sources

Found in gravel deposits with platinum.

Atomic Number

77

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Ir

Name Origin

Latin: iris (rainbow).

Discovery

Discovered By: S.Tenant, A.F.Fourcory, L.N.Vauquelin, H.V.Collet-Descoltils
Year: 1804
Location: England/France

Description

Heavy, brittle, white metal.

Want to learn more details and data about Iridium (Ir)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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