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Facts about Osmium



Facts

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.

Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining

History

Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant

Discovery
In 1803

Abundance

Abundance In Universe
0.00 % 22

Abundance In Sun
0.00 % 25

Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 % 28

Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 % 53

Abundance In Oceans
0.00 % 48

Abundance In Humans
0.00 % 24

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