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