How did Jupiter's formation affect the distribution of metals in our solar system?

Jupiter's formation played a crucial role in metal distribution by opening a physical gap in the protoplanetary disk. This gap trapped valuable metals like iridium and platinum in the outer disk and prevented them from falling toward the sun, acting as an effective barrier for rock migration. These trapped metals were later incorporated into asteroids that formed in the outer regions of the solar system. This process explains why meteorites originating from the outer solar system contain higher concentrations of iridium and platinum compared to those from inner regions, directly linking Jupiter's development to the current composition of meteorites in our solar system.