Facts About Osmium and Uranium
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.
- Major mining countries of Uranium include Russia, Australia, Namibia, Canada and Niger and total 33% Uranium are mine in Kazakhstan.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Not Available
Discovery
In 1803
In 1789
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available