1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
- Osmium metal does not oxidize in air unless it is heated.
- But if it heated den it forms Osmium Tetroxide, which is highly toxic.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
6 * 10-8 %3 * 10-7 %
5E-09
0.11
1.5.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~0.0000002 %
1E-08
0.1
1.5.4 Abundance In Meteorites
1.5.6 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.5.8 Abundance In Oceans
1.5.9 Abundance In Humans