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Ir - Iridium - periodic table of the elements

This precious transition metal was discovered by Tennant in 1803 in England.


Atomic number - 77 Density g/mL 22 .5
Atomic weight u 192 .22 Melting point K 2716
Bonding radius A 1 .27 Boiling point K 4701
Atomic radius A 1 .87 Heat of vaporization kJ/mol 604
Ionization Potential V 9 .1 Heat of fusion kJ/mol 26 .1
Electronegativity - 2 .2 Specific heat J/gK 0 .13
The oxide is mildly basic.
Crystal are face centered cubic.

Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f14 5d7 6s2

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