Properties of crystalline osmium
Osmium is extremely rare
The rarest precious metal on earth.
1.) There are only 17m³ in the earth's crust.
2.) Of this, a maximum of only around 2m³ can be degraded.
3.) Not all of the osmium from this amount can be used for crystallization. The goal is 1m³.
Osmium is particularly valuable.
Its value per ounce exceeds the value of other metals many times over.
1.) The rarity and beauty of osmium are just two reasons for its high value.
2.) Not only is the value high, but above all its value density.
Osmium is more noble than gold
Even in aqua regia, osmium cannot be dissolved and osmium cannot tarnish.
1.) Jewelry with osmium also looks more elegant than normal jewelry made of gold.
2.) Osmium is in no way vulnerable to corrosion.
Osmium is extremely pure.
With a purity of over 99.9995%, it beats all other precious metals.
1.) The actual purity of osmium is even higher, but is not used in the application.
2.) The purity is determined batch by batch. It increases significantly due to crystallization.
Osmium will outlast the EarthIt is right to call osmium the eternal metal.
1.) Osmium is an extremely stable element.
2.) It is not subject to radioactive decay.
3.) Osmium will remain unchanged long after the end of our solar system exist.
Osmium is the densest element.
At 22.61 g/cm³, it has the highest density of all elements.
1.) Osmium sinks in a molten lead like a stone in water is an unchangeable property.
2.) The highest density protects osmium from counterfeiting because it is a physical and unchangeable property.
Osmium is resistant.
Its abrasion resistance exceeds that of all materials we know.
1.) The surfaces of osmium crystals are particularly resistant to friction.
2.) Nevertheless, individual crystals can be broken out of the osmium using rough force.