Question

How to apply powdered iridium on a copper/brass coin?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a copper alloy with 0.05 - 0.15 Ir may be capable of producing some interesting hardening properties along with resistance to softening.

Uses of Cu-Ir alloy:

• Although its principal use is as a hardening agent for platinum, iridium is also used to make crucibles and devices requiring high temperatures.
• It is also used for electrical contacts.
• The element forms an alloy with osmium which is used for tipping pens and compass bearings."
• There are no producers of Iridium Copper.
• There are no current uses of Iridium copper .
• If there was such an alloy, it would not be able to stop a bus in its tracks.