Atomic Mass Os (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Osmium. But how do we know how much does a Os atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Os, we can open any periodic table and search for Osmium.

In the case of Osmium the answer is 190,23. However there is a lot of funny facts about Osmium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Osmium Overview

Os Atomic Mass

190,23

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Atomic Symbol

Os (Osmium)

Name Origin

Greek: osmê (odor).

Description

Hard fine black powder or hard, lustrous, blue-white metal.

Atomic Number

76

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Smithson Tenant

Year: 1804

Location: England

Uses

Used to tip gold pen points, instrument pivots, to make electric light filaments. Used for high temp. alloys and pressure bearings. Very hard and resists corrosion better than any other.

Sources

Obtained from the same ores as platinum.

Want to learn more details and data about Osmium (Os)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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