Uses of Nickel and Iridium

Nickel

Iridium

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Uses

It has corrosion resistance and hence it is used to plate other metals.
Its alloys are very useful; Nichrome alloy is used in the hot coil of toasters and electric oven.

Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Toxic

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0.05 Blood/mg dm-3

0.70 p.p.m.

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.

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