77Ir192.22
Iridium
Transition metal · element 77 · group 9, period 6
Quick facts
| Symbol | Ir |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 77 |
| Relative atomic mass | 192.22 |
| Category | Transition metal |
| Position | group 9, period 6 |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Melting point | 2,446 °C |
| Boiling point | 4,428 °C |
| Density | 22.56 g/cm³ |
| Electronegativity | 2.2 |
| Electron configuration | [Xe] 4f14 5d7 6s2 |
About Iridium
Iridium has the symbol Ir and atomic number 77, which means every iridium atom has 77 protons in its nucleus and, in a neutral atom, 77 electrons. At room temperature it is a solid.
Transition metals sit in the middle block of the periodic table. They are usually hard, dense and strong, often form coloured compounds, can have more than one ion charge, and many are useful catalysts.
It melts at 2,446 °C and boils at 4,428 °C.
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