Facts About Osmium and Strontium
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.
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
William Cruickshank
Discovery
In 1803
In 1787
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available