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77Ir192.2Iridium

pgm · Z 77 · 192.2 u

Iridium (Ir)

Iridium is the rarest PGM in industrial use. Bushveld smelters are the mine. Electrolyser anodes are the new offtake.

PEM hydrogen demand collides with a by-product supply. That is a classic offtake-first Build, not a spot market.

Geo

Mine, process, refine.

ISOCountryRoleNote
ZASouth AfricaMineBushveld PGM split
RURussiaMineNorilsk — screen

Forms

  • Sponge
  • Crucible
  • Anodes

Uses

  • PEM electrolysers
  • Crucibles
  • Spark plugs