Iridium

 =Iridium= ==


 * Atomic Number:** 77


 * Protons:** 77


 * Electrons:** 77 


 * Neutrons:** 116  


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 192.217

Ir: 188 Ir: 189 Ir: 190 Ir: 192
 * Isotopes:**


 * Discovery:** Iridium was discovered by: Smithson Tennant, Antoine Foucroy, Louis Vanquelin, Hippolyte Collet-Descotis In 1803 in England, and France.

word "Iris"
 * Name:** The name came from the greek


 * Uses:**  Iridium is used to make thin film coatings which are used to make electronic devices as liquid crystal display.


 * Interesting Facts**: A fact about iridium is that it conducts electricity and heat.


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 * http://www.webelements.com/iridium/isotopes.html
 * http://www.webelements.com/iridium/
 * http://www.webelements.com/iridium/history.html
 * <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">http://www.webelements.com/iridium/uses.html