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Physical Properties of Iron and Iridium


Physical Properties of Iridium and Iron


Physical Properties

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

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

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Gray   
Silvery White   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
4.00   
10
6.50   
5

Brinell Hardness
200.00 MPa   
40
1,670.00 MPa   
5

Vickers Hardness
608.00 MPa   
18
1,760.00 MPa   
3

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

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
65.00 %   
12
78.00 %   
6

Allotropes
Yes   
No   

α Allotropes
Ferrite (alpha Iron)   
Not Available   

β Allotropes
beta Iron   
Not Available   

γ Allotropes
gamma Iron   
Not Available   

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