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Iridium(III) chloride, anhydrous, Premion™, 99.99% (metals basis), Ir 63.9% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Iridium(III) chloride is used in iridium electroplating, in making the standard meter bar of paris and crucibles. It is used for high temperature electrical contacts, as hardening agent, in tipping pens and compass bearings and Pt/Ir spark plugs. It is used for medical, surgical or other patient oriented applications, MMO (mixed metal oxide) titanium electrode coatings and as a starting material for heterogeneous catalysts.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 763°C (decomposition) |
| Color | Brown to Green |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.99% (Metal basis) |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 298.56 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Appearance | Green to brown powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Iridium(III) chloride |
Safety and Handling
- Iridium(III) chloride, anhydrous
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Iridium chloride
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