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Iridium

Iridium is a transition metal from the periodic table. It is a grayish-white, brittle metal which is relatively rare in nature. Iridium has a wide range of industrial applications, including the production of alloys, electrodes, electrical contacts and thermocouples. It is also used to make jewelry and as a catalyst in some chemical reactions.

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Atomic number77
GroupVIIIB
Period6
Mass192.217
Latin nameIridium
Electron configuration[Xe]4f14 5d7 6s2
Oxidation state-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9