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 .
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1803
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
2 * 10-7 %
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000002 %
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
Rank: 29 (Overall) ▶
1.7E-07
22
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
Rank: 56 (Overall) ▶
9.9E-12
8.1
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
2E-23
1.1
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
1E-13
1.4