Iridium is a rare, hard, corrosion resistant metal valued for durability in extreme environments and electrical contacts.
Properties of Iridium | It resists oxidation and corrosion, has high melting point and maintains mechanical integrity at high temperatures.
Uses of Iridium | Used in spark plugs, crucibles, electrical contacts, deep sea cables and as a hardening alloying element in platinum alloys.
Isotopes of Iridium | Stable isotope Ir 193 and radioactive Ir 192 used industrially exist; iridium metal is handled with standard industrial precautions.