Gold

Iridium

Facts About Gold and Iridium

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1.1 Interesting Facts

It is found in copper ores and from the crust of the earth.

It is the most malleable and ductile metal.

Gold alloys are used in Dentistry as fillings, crowning, clips, etc. It is also used as an artificial limb joints.

Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .

1.2 Sources

Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of metals

Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals

1.3 History

1.3.1 Who Discovered

Unknown

Smithson Tennant

1.3.2 Discovery

Before 6000 BCE

In 1803

1.4 Abundance

1.4.1 Abundance In Universe

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6 * 10^-8 %

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

2 * 10^-7 %

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun

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~0.0000001 %

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

~0.0000002 %

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

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0.004 (Facts About S..)

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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites

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0.00 %

Rank: 52 (Overall)▶

0.00 %

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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Facts About Gold

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0.91 (Facts About A..)

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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust

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0.00 %

Rank: 50 (Overall)▶

0.00 %

Rank: 56 (Overall)▶

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0.66 (Facts About T..)

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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans

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0.00 %

Rank: 21 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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0.042 (Facts About P..)

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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans

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0.00 %

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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