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Osmium ingot "Dragon 2024", 1/10 oz, 3.1g, limited edition
€162.00
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A truly exclusive collector's piece: our 1/10 oz (3.1 gram) Osmium Bar adorned with a captivating dragon motif, commemorating the year of the Dragon in 2024. This bar is limited to a mere 66 pieces worldwide, emphasizing the scarcity of osmium. All the bar and housing are 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, the ingots are housed in a sealed acrylic case.
For US buyers we ship directly from our US warehouse with USPS.
Upon sell-out, all purchasers will be entered into a draw to win a complimentary 1/10 oz Osmium Crystal, adding even more value to this already extraordinary acquisition. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history with this exquisite Osmium Bar.
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.
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A truly exclusive collector's piece: our 1/10 oz (3.1 gram) Osmium Bar adorned with a captivating dragon motif, commemorating the year of the Dragon in 2024. This bar is limited to a mere 66 pieces worldwide, emphasizing the scarcity of osmium. All the bar and housing are 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, the ingots are housed in a sealed acrylic case.
For US buyers we ship directly from our US warehouse with USPS.
Upon sell-out, all purchasers will be entered into a draw to win a complimentary 1/10 oz Osmium Crystal, adding even more value to this already extraordinary acquisition. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history with this exquisite Osmium Bar.