Facts About Iridium and Zirconium
Interesting Facts
- Iridium element occurs as natural alloys of Platinum and Osmium.
- Iridium element is known as the most corrosion resistance metal .
- Zirconium metal can resist to weak acids.
- Zirconium metal reacts with oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Martin Heinrich Klaproth
Discovery
In 1803
In 1789
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available