September 28, 2006

Osmium Production and Value

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Osmium is found in ores containing the Platinum Group Metals. (PGMs)

 

The largest known occurrence of is Turkey with known reserves of circa 125,000 tons followed by Bulgaria with circa 2500 tons.

 

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September 9, 2006

Uses of Osmium

The principal use of is in combination with other metals in the Group Metals (PGMs) to produce extremely hard alloys.

 

One such use is in armour piercing shells.

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