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Hafnium
Hafnium
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Iridium
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Uses of Hafnium and Iridium

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  • It has an ability to absorb neutrons and hence it is used to make control rods in nuclear submarines. And this metal is also used in Plasma welding torches.
  • It alloys with iron, titanium and niobium are very useful.
Ammunition Industry
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Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
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  • Iridium has an anti corrosion properties and it is used in special alloy with Osmium metal and that alloy is used in pen tips and compass bearings.
Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
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Alloys
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