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Published on Jan 09, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

IRIDIUM(IR)

  • Atomic #77
  • Atomic weight: 192.22
  • Density:22.6

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  • Thermal conductivity is at 147
  • Iridiums state of matter is a solid
  • Doesn't react with water under natural conditions
  • Obtained from gravel deposits w/ platinum

METAL OF PLATINUM FAMILY

  • Chemical group 9, platinum group
  • Iridium dust is more reactive&flammable
  • Iridium is the 2nd densest element

DESCRIPTION

VERY HARD, BRITTLE, SILVERY-WHITE TRANSITION METAL

FUN FACT
discovered in 1803. The Greek goddess Iris was the primary discoverer.👑😊