Facts About Yttrium and Osmium
Interesting Facts
- Yttrium Metal is highly toxic.
- Yttrium Metal is highly reactive in nature hence not found free in nature.
- 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
Johan Gadolin
Smithson Tennant
Discovery
In 1794
In 1803
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available