Osmium 1 gram bar with Dragon design

Description: WOW these are amazing in person! A truly exclusive collector's piece: our 1 gram Osmium Bar with polished surface adorned with a captivating dragon motif, commemorating the year of Dragon in 2024. Manufactured by sintering. This bar is limited to 66 pieces worldwide, emphasizing the scarcity of osmium. Bar & housing 100% made in Austria. The laser inscription on the ingot appears dark when viewed from the front and light when viewed from the side. As a further safety feature, ingots are housed in a sealed acrylic case. ***YOU WILL RECEIVE 1 BAR, EACH HAS A UNIQUE SERIAL#*** Osmium, with the chemical symbol Os and atomic number 76, was discovered in 1803 by English chemists Smithson Tennant and William Hyde Wollaston. They isolated it from platinum ores and named it after the Greek word "osme," meaning "odor," due to the characteristic strong smell of its compounds. On Earth, osmium is extremely rare, constituting less than 0.0001% of the Earth's crust. This scarcity, coupled with its deep blue color, gives it a unique quality. The main producing countries are South Africa, Russia, and Canada. Osmium has fascinating applications, particularly in catalysis technology. It is used in the chemical industry for the synthesis of organic compounds and in the production of ethylene oxide. Its extreme hardness makes osmium alloys an essential component of wear-resistant parts in high-stress environments, such as springs for pens and needles for record players. Another notable application of osmium is in chemotherapy. Special osmium complexes exhibit promising properties in combating cancer cells. These compounds can be targeted specifically at tumors, contributing to the development of innovative cancer therapies. The precise mechanism of action of osmium compounds in chemotherapy is actively researched to enhance their efficiency and minimize potential side effects. While the listing says "uncertified" the only options available for seller's to select are from coin grading services such as PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ETC. The bar itself is certified by Meta Metals / SMT and they meticulously check weight and purity throughout the manufacturing process. ***As is typical, no refunds on bullion***

Price: 100 USD

Location: Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

End Time: 2025-01-25T17:00:53.000Z

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