IrO

IrO is a ceramic compound in the iridium oxide family, combining iridium metal with oxygen in a ceramic matrix to create a hard, refractory material. This material is primarily used in electrochemical and catalytic applications where chemical stability and electrical conductivity are critical, particularly in chlor-alkali processes, electrodes for water electrolysis, and oxygen evolution reactions. IrO compounds are valued in harsh corrosive environments where traditional ceramics or metals would degrade, making them essential for industrial-scale electrochemical manufacturing despite their high material cost.