Monster name: Iridella
Iridium
- Atomic number
- 77
- Symbol
- Ir
- Series
- transition metals
- Group
- 9
- Period
- 6
- State of matter
- solid
- noble metal
- native element
The name iridium is derived from the greek word Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, because iridium-compounds are very colourful. It is supposed to be the most corrosion-resistant element. It is used in many appliances, where persistence is important, for example in pen tips.
