Atomic Symbol Os (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Os?

The answer is Osmium (Os). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Osmium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Osmium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Os (Osmium)

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.

Sources

Obtained from the same ores as platinum.

Description

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

Name Origin

Greek: osmê (odor).

Atomic Number

76

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

190,23

Discovery

Discovered By: Smithson Tenant

Year: 1804

Location: England

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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