Osmium (Os)

A fascinating transition metal element.

Osmium is element 76 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
76
Symbol
Os
Atomic mass
190.23 u
Category
Transition Metal
Period
6
Group
8
Block
d
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f14 5d6 6s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)
2.2
Density
22.59 g/cm³
Melting point
3033 °C
Boiling point
5012 °C