Facts About Osmium and Cobalt
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.
- The main source of Cobalt is as a by-product of copper and nickel metal mining.
- Cobalt metal can be obtained from other elements like Oxygen, Sulfur and Arsenic.
- It s also used in electroplating process as it exhibits anti cession properties.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Compounds, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Georg Brandt
Discovery
In 1803
In 1732
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available