Facts About Thulium and Osmium
Interesting Facts
- Thulium metal can resist corrosion due to dry air .
- Only Tm-169 isotope of Thulium metal occur naturally.
- 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 in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Per Teodor Cleve
Smithson Tennant
Discovery
In 1879
In 1803
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available