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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .
Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1803
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
Facts About Iron
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2 * 10
-7
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22
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2 * 10
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Rank:
22
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000002 %
Rank:
25
(Overall)
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
29
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
56
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
(Overall)
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
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0.14
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