1. By: Chayse http://www.chemicalelements.com/

2. Physical Properties *Osmium's phase is a solid. *Density is 22.61 *Melting Point is 3306 K *Boiling Point is 5285 K * Liquid Density is 20

3. Crystalline Structure *Hexagonal shape is the crystalline structure.

4. General Information *The name, symbol, and number are osmium, Os, 76. *The element category is Transition metals. *The group, period, and block are 8, 6, d.

5. Atomic Properties *The Atomic radius is 130 pm. *The crystalline structure is hexagonal. *The Covalent radius is 128 pm.

6. Uses of Osmium *Fountain Pens. *Electrical Contacts

7. Uses Continued *Osmium is used in alloys, platinum, iridium, and other platinum group metals.