Atomic Symbol for Osmium (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Os?

The answer is Osmium (Os). However there is a lot of stuff about Osmium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Osmium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Os (Osmium)

Sources

Obtained from the same ores as platinum.

Description

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

Name Origin

Greek: osmê (odor).

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Smithson Tenant

Year: 1804

Location: England

Atomic Number

76

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

190,23

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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