Interesting Facts about OSMIUM ***

Facts about Osmium

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The Element Osmium is defined as...
A bluish-white, hard metallic element, found in small amounts in osmiridium, nickel, and platinum ores. It is used as a platinum hardener and in making pen points, phonograph needles, and instrument pivots.

What are the origins of the word Osmium ?
The name originates from the Greek word 'osme' meaning odor.

Facts about the Classification of the Element Osmium
Osmium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table.

An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Osmium
Osmium was discovered by Smithson Tenant in 1803 London, England

Occurrence of the element Osmium
Obtained from ores that contain platinum
Heaviest known element
Found in North and South America and Canada

Common Uses of Osmium
Alloyed with other metals
Fountain pen points
Phonograph needles
Light filaments
Instrument pivots
Electrical contacts
Jewelry
Osmium tetroxide - tetraoxide

The Properties of the Element Osmium
Name of Element : Osmium
Symbol of Element : Os
Atomic Number of Osmium : 76
Atomic Mass: 190.23 amu
Melting Point: 3045.0 °C - 3318.15 °K
Boiling Point: 5027.0 °C - 5300.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Osmium : 76
Number of Neutrons in Osmium : 114
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 22.4 g/cm3
Color of Osmium : bluish-white