Facts About Iridium and Chromium
Interesting Facts
- Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
- Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 1803
In Between 1797 - 1798
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available