iridosmine

• Hartes, korrosionsbeständiges Mineral, das eine natürliche Legierung aus Osmium und Iridium darstellt und oft geringe Mengen Rhodium und Platin enthält; es wird für Schreibfedern und Füllfederhalter-Spitzen verwendet.

A hard, corrosion-resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium, often containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum, used in needles and pen nibs.

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   A hard, corrosion-resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium, often containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum. It is used in applications requiring extreme durability, such as needles and pen nibs.

   Iridosmium

   • The jeweler used iridosmine for the tip of the compass needle.
   • Pen nibs made from iridosmine are known for their longevity.
   • Geologists discovered a vein of iridosmine in the platinum deposit.

   Synonymeosmiridium