Some iridium applications are:
- alloy for fountain pen
- components of catalysts
- electrodes for sodium hydroxide production
- spark plugs
- crucibles highly resistant to corrosion
- component in many expensive alloys resistant to corrosion, heat at and erosion
- the isotope Ir-192 is a source of gamma radiation
- the standard kilogram is an alloy of platinum with iridium
Iridium has no uses at home.
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Iridium, Einsteinium
NGK Iridium spark plugs are fine for your 1996 Honda Accord.
"Iridium: The shining choice for elite performance."
26,4 g iridium is equal to 0,137 mol.
Ir(Iridium) is in Group 9.
Iridium is a chemical element.
An iridium phone is one that is linked to other phones by a iridium satellite. There are also iridium pagers and other items. You can find them on sale on Amazon or Ebay.
Yes, intracavitary radiation therapy can use iridium-192 sources. Iridium-192 is a common radioactive isotope used in brachytherapy for treating various cancers, including gynecological and prostate cancers. The radioactive source is placed inside or near the tumor to deliver targeted radiation treatment.
You can find the iridium phone on the iridium satellite phone communications website. You can also find iridium phones at your local satellite phone provider.