Iridium Spooled Wire

Iridium Spooled Wire combines superior corrosion resistance, strength, and high-temperature stability in a continuous wire form wound for precision use and efficient dispensing. Its stability in aggressive chemical and thermal environments makes it valuable across aerospace, electronics, and catalysis. Industries employ spooled iridium wire for electrode fabrication, thermocouple elements, and heating systems operating in corrosive atmospheres. Specific technologies benefiting include precision welding, high-temperature electrical contacts, and catalytic gauzes for ammonia oxidation. Research uses include micro-wire fabrication studies, testing of iridium alloys under thermal cycling, and miniaturized device integration. The spooled format enables consistent feed, automated processing, and reduced material waste, supporting both industrial-scale applications and laboratory experiments. Its balance of resilience, precision, and usability makes iridium spooled wire a vital material in advanced engineering and high-performance research.

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Tolerances

Wire

Diameter		±10%
Length		+5% / -1%

Material Properties for Precious Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	77
Crystal structure	Face centred cubic
Electronic structure	Xe 4f¹⁴ 5d⁷ 6s²
Valences shown	3, 4
Atomic weight( amu )	192.22
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	425
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4.6
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	191/ 37.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	193/ 62.7
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.135

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Soft
Material condition	Hard
Poisson's ratio	0.26
Poisson's ratio	0.26
Bulk modulus( GPa )	371
Bulk modulus( GPa )	371
Tensile modulus( GPa )	528
Tensile modulus( GPa )	528
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	650
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	200-300
Tensile strength( MPa )	550-1100
Tensile strength( MPa )	1200

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	5.1@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K )	0.11
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0045@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.65

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	4130
Density( gcm⁻³ )	22.4@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	2410
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	3186
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	135
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	133@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	147@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	6.8@0-100°C