Facts About Rubidium and Osmium
Interesting Facts
- Rubidium metal is 16th most common element found in the earth crust.
- Rubidium metal also found in minerals as well as seawater.
- 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
Obtained from Lithium Production.
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff
Smithson Tennant
Discovery
In 1861
In 1803
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available