iridium

Definition of iridium

i`rid´i`um   Pronunciation: î`rĭd´ĭ`ŭm
n.1.(Chem.) A rare metallic element of atomic number 77, of the same group as platinum, which it much resembles, being silver-white and indifferent to most corrosive agents, but harder, more brittle, and with a higher melting temperature (2410° C, versus platinum 1772° C). With the exception of osmium, it is the heaviest substance known, its specific gravity being 22.4. Symbol Ir. Atomic weight 192.22.

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atomic number 77, Ir, metal, metallic element
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