Uses of Iridium and Cobalt

Iridium

Cobalt

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Uses

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

Alloys

Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.00 p.p.m.

Its alloys with aluminum and nickel are used to make powerful magnets.
Few other alloys exhibit high-temperature strength and hence they are used in Turbines of Jet and Gas engine.

Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Alloys

Toxic

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0.04 Blood/mg dm-3

0.04 p.p.m.

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