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Iridium
Critical Risk
Why This Metal Matters
Iridium is one of the densest and most corrosion-resistant metals known. It is used in spark plugs for aviation, crucibles for crystal growth in semiconductor manufacturing, and increasingly in electrolyzer electrodes for green hydrogen production.
Use Cases
Spark PlugsCruciblesElectrodes
How to Invest
No ETFs or futures exist for iridium. PGM mining stocks provide the most accessible indirect exposure.
Prices shown are spot market rates sourced from MetalpriceAPI and may differ from exchange-traded futures prices. Historical data for industrial and tech-critical metals represents annual averages sourced from USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, LME, and other public references. All prices are intended for informational purposes only.