Facts About Berkelium and Osmium
Interesting Facts
- X-ray Diffraction- different compounds of Berkelium metals are identified using it.
Commercial uses of Berkelium metal are not yet discovered.
- Osmium metal does not oxidize in air unless it is heated.
- But if it heated den it forms Osmium Tetroxide, which is highly toxic.
Sources
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Smithson Tennant
Discovery
In 1949
In 1803
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available