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Iridium(IV) oxide powder, 99%
Description
Iridium(IV) oxide is used in the coating of anode-electrodes for industrial electrolysis in association with other rare oxides. It is also used in microelectrodes for electrophysiology research.
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Iridium(IV) oxide is used in the coating of anode-electrodes for industrial electrolysis in association with other rare oxides. It is also used in microelectrodes for electrophysiology research.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Quantity | 1 g |
| UN Number | UN1479 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 224.2 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 11.7 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Iridium(IV) oxide powder |
Safety and Handling
- Iridium(IV) oxide
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- 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 oxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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