Iridium Supplier Malaysia
Iridium is a platinum-group metal offered for Malaysian materials, electronics, alloying, catalyst-manufacturing and laboratory enquiries. Elemental iridium is identified by CAS 7439-88-5 and the symbol Ir, with solid forms appearing silvery-white and fine powder or sponge forms appearing grey to dark grey.
Buyers may request high-purity powder or sponge, pellets or granules for melting, pieces or ingot for alloying, or wire, rod, sheet and foil for further fabrication. Purity, trace-metal profile, particle-size range, piece size and fabricated dimensions should be stated because these materially affect suitability and price.
Applications include high-temperature and corrosion-resistant alloys, precious-metal processing, electrode and electrical-contact manufacture, thin-film material preparation, catalyst manufacture, and materials-science or electrochemistry research. Iridium oxides, salts, supported catalysts and finished components are separate products and should not be ordered as elemental metal forms.
For an Iridium supplier Malaysia quotation, send the required purity, physical form, particle size or dimensions, quantity and delivery location. Packing, documentation, availability, delivery timing and the price validity period are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7439-88-5
- Formula
- Ir
- Appearance
- Silvery-white metallic solid; grey to dark grey powder or sponge in fine forms
Iridium grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-purity iridium powder and sponge | Powder or porous metal sponge | — | Materials research, powder processing, catalyst manufacture and preparation of iridium-containing alloys or deposition materials | — |
| Alloying and melting grade iridium | Granules, pellets, pieces or ingot | — | Precious-metal and high-temperature alloy manufacture where elemental purity and trace-metal limits are defined | — |
| Fabrication grade iridium | Wire, rod, sheet or foil | — | Further fabrication, electrode manufacture and specialised laboratory or industrial components made to buyer-defined dimensions | — |
How to buy Iridium from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Iridium
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| CAS number | 7439-88-5 | — |
| Chemical symbol | Ir | — |
| Product identity | Elemental iridium metal | — |
| Appearance | Silvery-white metallic solid; grey to dark grey powder or sponge in fine forms | — |
| Commercial selection parameters | Purity, trace-metal profile, physical form, particle-size range, piece size and fabricated dimensions | — |
Iridium applications
Common questions about Iridium
What is iridium metal used for?
Elemental iridium is used in high-temperature and corrosion-resistant alloys, precious-metal processing, electrodes, electrical-contact materials, thin-film deposition feedstock, catalyst manufacture and specialised research.
Which iridium form should a buyer specify?
Powder and sponge suit powder processing and materials preparation, while pellets, granules, pieces or ingot suit alloying and melting. Wire, rod, sheet and foil are selected for further fabrication against defined dimensions.
Is elemental iridium the same as iridium oxide or an iridium salt?
No. Iridium oxides, chlorides and other compounds have different chemical identities and specifications. This page covers elemental iridium metal identified by CAS 7439-88-5 and the symbol Ir.
Is iridium powder the same as a supported iridium catalyst?
No. Iridium metal powder is an elemental material, while a supported catalyst contains iridium or an iridium compound deposited on a separate carrier. The active-metal loading and support are part of a different product specification.
What affects an iridium price quotation?
Purity, trace-metal limits, physical form, particle-size distribution or fabricated dimensions, quantity and market conditions all affect the quotation. The offer states its validity period because precious-metal pricing can change.
What information is needed for an iridium quotation in Malaysia?
Send the purity, trace-metal profile, form, particle-size or dimensional requirements, quantity, packing preference, documentation requirements and delivery location. Commercial details are confirmed with the quotation.