Facts About Osmium and Vanadium
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.
- Vanadium is a highly reactive metal, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Vanadium can be found in almost 65 different types of minerals.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Andrés Manuel del Río
Discovery
In 1803
In 1801
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available