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Ir

Iridium

Iridium is a chemical element with the symbol Ir and atomic number 77. It has a standard atomic weight of 192.22, sits in period 6 and group 9, and is classified as a transition metal.

Properties

SymbolIr
Atomic number77
Standard atomic weight192.22
CategoryTransition metal
Group9
Period6
Electron configuration[Xe] 4f14 5d7 6s2
Outer-shell electrons2

The figure of 192.22 is a standard atomic weight.

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Group 9

Atomic weights are the IUPAC 2021 standard values, abridged to the conventional five significant figures. Group, period, category and electron configuration are derived from the atomic number rather than stored, so they cannot drift out of step with it.