Interesting Facts
Copernicium was first synthesized in 1996 by a German research team.
- 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
Synthetically Produced
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung
Smithson Tennant
Discovery
In 1996
In 1803
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
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0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
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0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
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0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
-0.00 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
-0.00 %
0
1.4
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