Facts About Osmium and Silver
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.
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
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Discovery
In 1803
Before 5000 BC
Abundance In Earth's Crust