Iridium Potassium Cyanide is one of numerous organo-metallic compounds (also known as metalorganic, organo-inorganic and metallo-organic compounds) sold by American Elements under the tradename AE Organo-Metallics™ for uses requiring non-aqueous solubility such as recent solar energy and water treatment applications. Similar results can sometimes also be achieved with Nanoparticles (also see Nanotechnology and Quantum Dots) and by thin film deposition. Note American Elements additionally supplies many materials as solutions. Iridium Potassium Cyanide is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Additional technical, research and safety information is available.
Iridium is a Block D, Group 9, Period 6 element. The number of electrons in each of Iridium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 32, 15, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Xe] 4f14 5d7 6s2. In its elemental form iridium's CAS number is 7439-88-5. The iridium atom has a radius of 135.7.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Iridium is only slightly toxic. Iridium is a member of the platinum group of metals. It is the most corrosion resistant metal known. It will not react with any acid and can only be attacked by certain molten salts, such as molten sodium chloride. It is alloyed with platinum to produce highly corrosive resistant electrical contacts for spark plugs. Iridium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. Iridium information, including Technical Data, Safety Data and its high purityproperties, research, applications and other useful facts are discussed here. Iridium was first discovered by Smithson Tennant in 1804. See Iridium research below.
Potassium is a Block S, Group 1, Period 4 element. The number of electrons in each of Potassium's shells is 2, 8, 8, 1 and its electronic configuration is [Ar] 4s1. In its elemental form potassium's CAS number is 7440-09-7. The potassium atom has a radius of 227.2 .pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 275.pm. Potassium is not toxic. Potassium is the seventh most abundant element on earth. In its metallic form it is one of the most reactive and electropositive of all metals and rapidly oxidizes. As with other metals of the alkali group, the metal decomposes in water with the evolution of hydrogen. It catches fire spontaneously in water. In high purity, potassium compounds have numerous pharmacological, medical, and electronics applications. Important compounds include the hydroxide, nitrate, carbonate, chloride, bromide, iodide, and sulfate. Lower purity compounds are used in pyrotechnics for its violet color on ignition and in glass and ceramic glazes to produce this color. Potassium also used as a nutrient in plant growth. Potassium was first discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1807. The origin of the element name comes from the English word 'potash' meaning pot ashes and the Arabic word 'qali' which means alkali. The symbol K originates from the Latin word 'kalium'. See Potassium research below.
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Determination of the relative ligand-binding strengths in heteroleptic Ir(III) complexes by ESI-Q-TOF tandem mass spectrometry.
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Bright Blue Phosphorescence from Cationic Bis-Cyclometalated Iridium(III) Isocyanide Complexes.
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General and Practical One-Pot Synthesis of Dihydrobenzosiloles from Styrenes.
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Patterns of Radiotherapy Practice for Patients with Cervical Cancer in Japan, 2003-2005: Changing Trends in the Pattern of Care Process.
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Reactions of Hydridoirida-ß-diketones with Amines or with 2-Aminopyridines: Formation of Hydridoirida-ß-ketoimines, PCN Terdentate Ligands, and Acyl Decarbonylation.
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Overview of the boston retinal prosthesis: Challenges and opportunities to restore useful vision to the blind.
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A dual-shank neural probe integrated with double waveguides on each shank for optogenetic applications.
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Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011 Aug;2011:5480-3.
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Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011 Aug;2011:5416-9.
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Development of the boston retinal prosthesis.
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Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011 Aug;2011:3135-8.
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Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011 Aug;2011:3001-4.
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The first neural probe integrated with light source (blue laser diode) for optical stimulation and electrical recording.
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Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011 Aug;2011:2961-4.
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22254962
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Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011 Aug;2011:660-2.
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Photonics of a Conjugated Organometallic Pt-Ir Polymer and Its Model Compounds Exhibiting Hybrid CT Excited States.
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22253217
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Detection of intracochlear damage during cochlear implant electrode insertion using extracochlear measurements in the gerbil.
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Laryngoscope. 2011 Nov 26. doi: 10.1002/lary.22488. [Epub ahead of print]
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21818670
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Safety and efficacy of administering the maximal dose of candesartan in renal transplant recipients.
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Analyst. 2011 Aug 5. [Epub ahead of print]
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21818486
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Conformational Control of Polysilanes: Use of CH(2) Spacers in the Silicon Backbone.
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Sodium MRI in a rat migraine model and a NEURON simulation study support a role for sodium in migraine.
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Molecular organization of antibiotic amphotericin B in dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine monolayers induced by K(+) and Na(+) ions: The Langmuir technique study.
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21816134
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Intravenous Administration of Magnesium and Potassium Solution Lowers Energy Levels and Increases Success Rates Electrically Cardioverting Atrial Fibrillation.
Sultan A, Steven D, Rostock T, Hoffmann B, Müllerleile K, Servatius H, Drewitz I, Lüker J, Meyer P, Salukhe T, Willems S.
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Splenda(®) Improves Tolerance of Oral Potassium Citrate Supplementation for Prevention of Stone Formation: Results of a Randomized Double-Blind Trial.
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J Neurotrauma. 2011 Aug 4. [Epub ahead of print]
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21815786
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Cassia obtusifolia MetE as a Cytosolic Target for Potassium Isolespedezate, a Leaf-Opening Factor of Cassia plants: Target Exploration by a Compact Molecular-Probe Strategy.
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Forming the lunar farside highlands by accretion of a companion moon.
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21813865
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With-No-Lysine Kinase 3 (WNK3) Stimulates Glioma Invasion By Regulating Cell Volume.
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21813709
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Suppression of a Neocortical Potassium Channel Activity by Intracellular Amyloid-{beta} and Its Rescue with Homer1a.
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J Neurosci. 2011 Aug 3;31(31):11100-9.
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21813671
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Idiopathic Recurrent Calcium Urolithiasis (IRCU): Pathophysiology Evaluated in Light of Oxidative Metabolism, without and with Variation of Several Biomarkers in Fasting Urine and Plasma - A Comparison of Stone-free and -Bearing Male Patients, Emphasizing Mineral, Acid-Base, Blood Pressure and Protein Status.
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Eur J Med Res. 2011 Aug 8;16(8):349-66.
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21813378
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21813284
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Unexpected Alkyl Group Migration in Palladium(II) Benzocarbaporphyrins (?).
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Iridium is a Block D, Group 9, Period 6 element. The number of electrons in each of Iridium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 32, 15, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Xe] 4f14 5d7 6s2. In its elemental form iridium's CAS number is 7439-88-5. The iridium atom has a radius of 135.7.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Iridium is only slightly toxic. Iridium is a member of the platinum group of metals. It is the most corrosion resistant metal known. It will not react 
with any acid and can only be attacked by certain molten salts, such as molten sodium chloride. It is alloyed with platinum to produce highly corrosive resistant electrical 
contacts for spark plugs. Iridium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. Iridium information, including Technical Data, Safety Data and its high purity properties, research, applications and other useful facts are discussed here. Iridium was first discovered by Smithson Tennant in 1804. See Iridium research below.
Potassium is a Block S, Group 1, Period 4 element. The number of electrons in each of Potassium's shells is 2, 8, 8, 1 and its electronic configuration is [Ar] 4s1. In its elemental form potassium's CAS number is 7440-09-7. The potassium atom has a radius of 227.2 .pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 275.pm. Potassium is not toxic. Potassium is the seventh most abundant element on earth. In its metallic form it is one of the most reactive and 
electropositive of all metals and rapidly oxidizes. As with other metals of the alkali group, the metal 
decomposes in water with the evolution of hydrogen. It catches fire spontaneously in water. In high purity, potassium compounds have numerous pharmacological, medical, and electronics applications. Important compounds include the hydroxide, nitrate, carbonate, chloride, bromide, iodide, and sulfate. Lower purity compounds are used in pyrotechnics for its violet color on ignition and in glass and ceramic glazes to produce this color. Potassium also used as a nutrient in plant growth. Potassium was first discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1807. The origin of the element name comes from the English word 'potash' meaning pot ashes and the Arabic word 'qali' which means alkali. The symbol K originates from the Latin word 'kalium'. See Potassium research below.
