Facts About Osmium and Erbium
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.
- Erbium metal is used as alloyed with Vanadium to make it softer.
- Recent studies shows that it is helpful for metabolism.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Mining
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Carl Gustaf Mosander
Discovery
In 1803
In 1842
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available