Iridium(IV) oxide powder, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Iridium(IV) oxide is used in the coating of anode-electrodes for industrial electrolysis in association with other rare oxides. It is also used in microelectrodes for electrophysiology research.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Iridium(IV) oxide is used in the coating of anode-electrodes for industrial electrolysis in association with other rare oxides. It is also used in microelectrodes for electrophysiology research.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12030-49-8
• Molecular Formula: CH4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 16.04
• MDL Number: MFCD00133992 MFCD00144065 MFCD00146977 MFCD00211867 MFCD31654066 MFCD06411993 MFCD07370731
• InChI Key: VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: methane
• SMILES: C

• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN1479
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 224.2
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 11.7
• Chemical Name or Material: Iridium(IV) oxide powder

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Iridium(IV) oxide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : iridium oxide

RUO – Research Use Only