Iridium (lll) chloride
What is it?
Iridium (III) chloride is a metal used in a wide range of industries, including the manufacturing of alloys in electronics and medical devices.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Petrochemical cracking
- Water treatment
- Textile industry
- Jewelry (platinum-iridium)
- Coloring ceramics
- Spark plugs
- Automotive industry
- Electronics
- Lasers
- Crystals
- Dental alloys
- Medical devices
- Pacemakers
- Joint replacements
- Radiation isotopes – implant material for brachytherapy
Other names for iridium (III) chloride:
- Iridium
- Ir
- Iridium trichloride hydrate
- Trichloro iridium
- IrCl3
MC4999-110/Rev 05-2025
