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 .
- At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
- A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
- Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
1.5.1 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %~-9999 %
1E-08
0.1
1.7.1 Abundance In Meteorites
1.8.1 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.10.1 Abundance In Oceans
2.1.2 Abundance In Humans