Facts About Fermium and Osmium
Interesting Facts
- Fermium metal is highly radioactive in nature.
- Fermium is synthetically produced metal.
- 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 Pu-239 with Neutrons
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Smithson Tennant
Discovery
In 1952
In 1803
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available