Uses of Scandium and Iridium

Scandium

Iridium

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Uses

Uses of Scandium are limited to research purpose only. However, it has very low density and higher melting point.
Its compounds like scandium iodide is used in mercury vapor lamps to produce very bright white light.

Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Non Toxic

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0.01 Blood/mg dm-3

0.00 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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