Discover the Wonders of Osmium
10 Fascinating Facts About the Rarest Metal on Earth
Explore the unique properties and intriguing facts about osmium, the densest and one of the most valuable metals known to science.
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OSMIUM is evolving
The Osmium price is determined and published daily by the OSmium Institute Germany. Since the introduction of crystalline osmium in 2014, its price has been steadily increasing and remains very stable.
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OSMIUM sparkles
Crystalline osmium possesses a steel blue color with a unique bluish-silvery to bluish-white light reflection that surpasses that of a diamond. Unlike diamonds, light does not refract on its crystal surface, resulting in an extraordinary reflection, visible on a extraordinary distance.
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OSMIUM is extremely rare
The image illustrates the distribution of precious metals around the world. The total global supply of gold could be contained within a cube measuring 22 meters on each side. Osmium is the scarcest precious metal in the Earth’s crust, being 1,500 times rarer than gold and 2,500 times rarer than silver.
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OSMIUM is valuable
Crystalline osmium is 35 times more valuable than gold and holds the highest value per volume among all precious metals. One pure ounce of osmium weighs 31.1 grams.
The high value density is an advantage when it comes to transporting values from A to B as easily as possible.
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OSMIUM is a chemical element
Osmium, with an atomic number of 76 in the periodic table, is an element that cannot be produced chemically or artificially.
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OSMIUM is the heaviest
Osmium is twice as heavy as lead when compared by volume. With a density of 22.61 g/cm³, osmium has the highest density among all precious metals. This aspect makes OSMIUM interesting for new usecases which require extremly strong material.
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OSMIUM is durable
Due to its exceptional durability, osmium retains its shine indefinitely. It is resistant to hydrochloric acid and possesses an abrasion resistance that surpasses all other substances. Crystalline osmium is therefore particularly strong.
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OSMIUM has an exceptional purity
Crystalline osmium boasts a purity of 99.9995%. In its crystalline form, it is entirely harmless to the body and skin.
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OSMIUM is solid
Crystalline osmium has a hardness of 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it as hard as tungsten and significantly harder than silver and gold, which have hardness ratings of 2.7 and 2.5, respectively.
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OSMIUM is safe
Each piece of osmium is unique. Its surface structure has a record 1,000 times more precise than a fingerprint. The surface structure is stored in the osmium database. This makes counterfeiting impossible. And in the event of loss, the osmium can be assigned to its owner. These security features are only available with Osmium.
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In summary, osmium’s exceptional density, durability, hardness, and reflective properties make it a highly valuable material with a range of potential uses. Its introduction in a safe, crystalline form has opened up new possibilities in both industrial and luxury markets, ensuring that osmium remains a material of great interest and value.
