Name:
Iridium
Symbol:
Ir
Atomic Number:
77
Atomic Mass:
192.2
Atomic Volume:
8.84 cc/mol
Discovered By:
Tennant
Discovery Date:
1803
Origin of Name:
Iridium - (Latin) iris (rainbow, from its brightly colored salts)
Toxicity:
No data available on toxicity.
Summary:
Occurs as native metal in nature, usually alloyed with rhodium, platinum or gold. Iridium is the most corrosion resistant metal known.
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