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1.1 Interesting Facts
Osmium metal does not oxidize in air unless it is heated.
But if it heated den it forms Osmium Tetroxide, which is highly toxic.
Americium metal is produced by bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons.
Americium metal was discovered as a by-product while testing an atomic bomb (Manhattan Project).
1.2 Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1803
In 1944
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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3 * 10
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Rank:
21
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Not Available
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000002 %
Rank:
25
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~-9999 %
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
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Not Available
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
53
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Not Available
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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Not Available
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
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Not Available
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0.14
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