What are the basic properties of Iridium?
Iridium (symbol: Ir) is a transition metal with atomic number 77. Its atomic mass is 192.22 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 9.
Iridium (Ir) Properties and Facts
Element 77 - Transition Metal
What is the electron configuration of Iridium?
The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d⁷ 6s²
What are the physical properties of Iridium?
Melting point: 2719.0 K
Boiling point: 4701.0 K
Density: 22.56 g/cm³
What are the known isotopes of Iridium?
- Ir-191: 37.3% abundance
- Ir-193: 62.7% abundance
What is the biological role and occurrence of Iridium?
Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found with platinum ores