Facts About Osmium and Sodium
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.
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1803
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available