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Osmium

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

A rare metallic element of the platinum group with atomic number 76 It is found native as an alloy in platinum ore and in iridosmine It is a hard infusible bluish or grayish white metal and the heaviest substance known Its tetroxide is used in histological experiments to stain tissues Symbol Os Atomic weight 1902 Specific gravity 22477

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