| Agent Name |
Iridium |
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| CAS Number |
7439-88-5 |
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| Formula |
Ir |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Iridium, elemental |
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| Category |
Elements, Metallic |
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| Description |
Silver-white metal; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to harden platinum alloys for pen points, compass bearings, electrical contacts, laboratory ware, extrusion dies, and jewelry; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Can cause immunologic, occupational contact urticaria; [Kanerva 2004, p. 104] See "Iridium-192." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 2443 degrees C; [Hawley] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: Iridium Compounds Iridium, Elemental
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