Facts About Technetium and Osmium
Interesting Facts
- Original name of Technetium was Masurium.
- At the time of its discovery it found in sample of Molybdenum.
- 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
Made by Bombarding Molybdenum with Deuterons
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Smithson Tennant
Discovery
In 1937
In 1803
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available