Facts About Iridium and Thorium
Interesting Facts
- Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
- Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .
- Thorium metal is used as an alternate option over Uranium for nuclear fuel.
- Thorium metals appearance (silvery white, soft) is somewhat similar to Lead metal.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Jöns Jakob Berzelius
Discovery
In 1803
In 1829
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available