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Iridium
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Uses of Iridium and Lead

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Toxicity

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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
Toxic
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
0.00 p.p.m.
 
  • It is also used in insecticides, hair dyes and as an anti-knocking additive for petrol. But all these are banned by the government as Lead metal is known for detrimental to health.
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Alloys
Toxic
0.21 Blood/mg dm-3
30.00 p.p.m.