Interesting Facts
- Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
- Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .
- Promethium metal found in Pitchblende.
- Promethium metal is highly radioactive metal.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Chien Shiung Wu, Emilio Segrè, Hans Bethe
Discovery
In 1803
In 1942
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %-
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
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0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %0.00 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
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0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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