Facts About Osmium and Beryllium
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.
- Beryllium is best anti corrosion metal.
- Beryllium is the lightest metal and still it is stronger than steel.
- It also finds various applications in Nuclear reactors as a reflector.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 1803
In 1797
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available