Uses of Iridium and Polonium

Iridium

Polonium

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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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Polonium metal has different Allotropes, it is used in antistatic devices and for research purpose.

A 1 gram of Polonium can reach a temperature of 500°C, hence it is used as a heat source for space equipment.

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry

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Highly Toxic

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