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Origin / Meaning of the name Osmium
The name originates from
the Greek word 'osme' meaning odor because of the sharp odor of
the volatile oxide.
Periodic Table Group and Classification of the of the Osmium Element
Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States
of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a solid. Osmium
is classified
as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the
Periodic Table. Elements classified as
Transition Metals are generally described as ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.Nearly 75%
of all the elements in the Periodic Table are classified as
metals which are detailed in the
List of Metals.
Facts about the History
and the
Discovery
of the Osmium
Element
Osmium was discovered by
Smithson Tenant
in 1803 London, England
History of the Periodic Table
Check out the brief
History of the
Periodic Table which details dates and the names of famous
scientists and chemists who contributed to the development of
the Periodic Table.
Occurrence of the Osmium Element
Obtained from ores that
contain platinum
Heaviest known element
Found in North and South America and Canada
Abundances of the element in different environments
% in Universe
3×10-7%
% in Sun 2×10-7%
% in Meteorites 0.000066%
% in Earth's Crust 1.8×10-7%
% in Oceans N/A
% in Humans N/A
Associated Uses of Osmium
Alloyed with other metals
Fountain pen points
Phonograph needles
Light filaments
Instrument pivots
Electrical contacts
Jewelry
Osmium tetroxide - tetraoxide |
