2022: Atomic Number 76 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...)

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 76 as atomic number?

The answer is Osmium and there is so much cool stuff about Osmium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Osmium Overview

Atomic Number

76

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Description

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

Atomic Symbol

Os (Osmium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Smithson Tenant

Year: 1804

Location: England

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained from the same ores as platinum.

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.

Atomic Mass

190,23

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Name Origin

Greek: osmê (odor).

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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