Ir

Iridium

Element 77 · Transition metal · Period 6, Group 9

Solid · Discovered 1803

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number77
Atomic Mass192.22u
Electron Configuration[Xe]6s2 4f14 5d7
Electronegativity2.2Pauling
Atomic Radius202pm
Ionization Energy9.1eV
Electron Affinity1.565eV
Oxidation States+4, +3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point2719K
Boiling Point4701K
Density22.42g/cm³
Group BlockTransition metal
Year Discovered1803