Facts About Iridium and Cadmium
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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1803
In 1817
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available