Atomic Number 76 (Noun)
Meaning
A hard brittle blue-grey or blue-black metallic element that is one of the platinum metals; the heaviest metal known.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Osmium, atomic number 76, is the densest naturally occurring element known.
- The average atomic weight of osmium, atomic number 76, is 190.23 u.
- Osmium, with atomic number 76, is a hard, brittle, blue-grey to blue-black metal in its naturally occurring form.
- Osmium has atomic number 76 and is highly valued for fountain pen nibs because it is extremely hard-wearing and resistant to corrosion.
- Iridium is often found alongside osmium, with atomic number 76, as they both possess high densities.