Facts About Osmium and Thallium
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.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1803
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available