Facts About Iridium and Thulium
Interesting Facts
- Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
- Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .
- Thulium metal can resist corrosion due to dry air .
- Only Tm-169 isotope of Thulium metal occur naturally.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Per Teodor Cleve
Discovery
In 1803
In 1879
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available