Iridium (CED0001796)

Iridium (Ir) is an element with an average molecular weight of 192.22 g/mol. Iridium belongs to the homogeneous transition metal compounds, a class of homogeneous metal compounds within the inorganic compounds. In industrial applications, this compound serves as a catalyst (PMC11164697). Iridium is found in or released from 44 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with amplifiers, antennas, auxiliary devices, coils, adjustable resistors, and 24 other items. It is present in household items such as watch chains, credit card holders, and coins. In the category of household cleaning and consumer products, it is linked to bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, pipe accessories, tobacco pipes, and other smoking requisites. Regarding food, food processing, and cookware, iridium is found in the processing of meats, the processing of fish, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is utilized in building and construction for tents, canopies, and floors. In studies of plastics, iridium has not been detected in polyethylene terephthalate or polystyrene.