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Physical Properties of Iridium and Iron


Physical Properties of Iron and Iridium


Physical Properties

Melting Point
2,410.00 °C   
7
1,535.00 °C   
25

Boiling Point
4,527.00 °C   
10
2,750.00 °C   
37

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Gray   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
6.50   
5
4.00   
10

Brinell Hardness
1,670.00 MPa   
5
200.00 MPa   
40

Vickers Hardness
1,760.00 MPa   
3
608.00 MPa   
18

Speed of Sound
4,825.00 m/s   
13
5,120.00 m/s   
8

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
78.00 %   
6
65.00 %   
12

Allotropes
No   
Yes   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Ferrite (alpha Iron)   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
beta Iron   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
gamma Iron   

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