Application
Iridium trichloride, a brown powder, serves a variety of purposes across multiple industries. It plays a crucial role in iridium electroplating and is essential in the creation of the historical standard meter bar of Paris as well as crucibles. Its applications extend to the production of high-temperature electrical contacts and as a hardening agent, contributing to the durability of items like tipping pens, compass bearings, and platinum-iridium spark plugs. Additionally, it is valuable in medical and surgical fields, used in patient-oriented applications. Moreover, iridium trichloride is utilized in the formulation of MMO (mixed metal oxide) titanium electrode coatings and acts as a starting material for developing heterogeneous catalysts.