Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Osmium vs Copper
Compare Osmium and Copper on the basis of their properties, attributes and periodic table facts. Compare elements on more than 90 properties. All the elements of similar categories show a lot of similarities and differences in their chemical, atomic, physical properties and uses. These similarities and dissimilarities should be known while we study periodic table elements. You can study the detailed comparison between Osmium vs Copper with most reliable information about their properties, attributes, facts, uses etc. You can compare Os vs Cu on more than 90 properties like electronegativity , oxidation state, atomic shells, orbital structure, Electronaffinity, physical states, electrical conductivity and many more. Osmium and Copper comparison table on more than 90 properties.
Osmium and Copper Comparison
Facts
| Name | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 76 | 29 |
| Atomic Symbol | Os | Cu |
| Atomic Weight | 190.23 | 63.546 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Color | SlateGray | Copper |
| Metallic Classification | Transition Metal | Transition Metal |
| Group in Periodic Table | group 8 | group 11 |
| Group Name | iron family | copper family |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 6 | period 4 |
| Block in Periodic Table | d -block | d -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [Xe] 4f14 5d6 6s2 | [Ar] 3d10 4s1 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 8, 18, 32, 14, 2 | 2, 8, 18, 1 |
| Melting Point | 3306 K | 1357.77 K |
| Boiling Point | 5285 K | 3200 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-04-2 | CAS7440-50-8 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Osmium | Neighborhood Elements of Copper |
History
| Parameter | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| History | The element Osmium was discovered by S. Tennant in year 1803 in United Kingdom. Osmium derived its name from the Greek osmè, meaning 'smell'. | The element Copper was discovered by Middle East in year 9000 BCE. Copper derived its name from English word (Latin cuprum). |
| Discovery | S. Tennant (1803) | Middle East (9000 BCE) |
| Isolated | S. Tennant (1803) | Anatolia (6000 BCE) |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 3 / 0.02 | 60 / 1 |
| Abundance in Sun | 2 / 0.02 | 700 / 10 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 670 / 70 | 110000 / 31000 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 1.8 / 0.2 | 68000 / 22000 |
| Abundance in Oceans | - / - | 3 / 0.29 |
| Abundance in Humans | - / - | 1000 / 99 |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 8.421 cm3/mol | 7.124 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 185 pm | 145 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 128 pm | 138 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | - | 140 pm |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum |  |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 273.44, 273.44, 431.73 pm | 361.49, 361.49, 361.49 pm |
| Lattice Angle | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 | π/2, π/2, π/2 |
| Space Group Name | P63/mmc | Fm_ 3m |
| Space Group Number | 194 | 225 |
| Crystal Structure | Simple Hexagonal  | Face Centered Cubic  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 76 | 29 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 76 | 29 |
| Number of Protons | 76 | 29 |
| Mass Number | 190.23 | 63.546 |
| Number of Neutrons | 114 | 35 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 8, 18, 32, 14, 2 | 2, 8, 18, 1 |
| Electron Configuration | [Xe] 4f14 5d6 6s2 | [Ar] 3d10 4s1 |
| Valence Electrons | 5d6 6s2 | 3d10 4s1 |
| Oxidation State | 4 | 1, 2 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 5D4 | 2S1/2 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Osmium has 6 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Copper has 2 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 162Os, 163Os, 164Os, 165Os, 166Os, 167Os, 168Os, 169Os, 170Os, 171Os, 172Os, 173Os, 174Os, 175Os, 176Os, 177Os, 178Os, 179Os, 180Os, 181Os, 182Os, 183Os, 184Os, 185Os, 186Os, 187Os, 188Os, 189Os, 190Os, 191Os, 192Os, 193Os, 194Os, 195Os, 196Os | 52Cu, 53Cu, 54Cu, 55Cu, 56Cu, 57Cu, 58Cu, 59Cu, 60Cu, 61Cu, 62Cu, 63Cu, 64Cu, 65Cu, 66Cu, 67Cu, 68Cu, 69Cu, 70Cu, 71Cu, 72Cu, 73Cu, 74Cu, 75Cu, 76Cu, 77Cu, 78Cu, 79Cu, 80Cu |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 184Os, 187Os, 188Os, 189Os, 190Os, 192Os | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 63Cu, 65Cu |
| Neutron Cross Section | 15 | 3.78 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 0.0023 | 0.0021 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 6 | 2 |
| Electronegativity | 2.2 Pauling Scale | 1.9 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 106.1 kJ/mol | 118.4 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 840 kJ/mol 2nd: 1600 kJ/mol | 1st: 745.5 kJ/mol 2nd: 1957.9 kJ/mol 3rd: 3555 kJ/mol 4th: 5536 kJ/mol 5th: 7700 kJ/mol 6th: 9900 kJ/mol 7th: 13400 kJ/mol 8th: 16000 kJ/mol 9th: 19200 kJ/mol 10th: 22400 kJ/mol 11th: 25600 kJ/mol 12th: 35600 kJ/mol 13th: 38700 kJ/mol 14th: 42000 kJ/mol 15th: 46700 kJ/mol 16th: 50200 kJ/mol 17th: 53700 kJ/mol 18th: 61100 kJ/mol 19th: 64702 kJ/mol 20th: 163700 kJ/mol 21st: 174100 kJ/mol 22nd: 184900 kJ/mol 23rd: 198800 kJ/mol 24th: 210500 kJ/mol 25th: 222700 kJ/mol 26th: 239100 kJ/mol 27th: 249660 kJ/mol 28th: 1067358 kJ/mol 29th: 1116105 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 22.59 g/cm3 | 8.92 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 8.421 cm3/mol | 7.124 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | - | 130 |
| Shear Modulus | 222 GPa | 48 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus | - | 140 GPa |
| Poisson Ratio | 0.25 | 0.34 |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | 7 MPa | 3 MPa |
| Vickers Hardness | - | 369 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 3920 MPa | 874 MPa |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 12000000 S/m | 59000000 S/m |
| Resistivity | 8.1e-8 m Ω | 1.7e-8 m Ω |
| Superconducting Point | 0.66 | - |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 88 W/(m K) | 400 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 0.0000051 /K | 0.0000165 /K |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Paramagnetic | Diamagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | 6e-10 m3/kg | -1.08e-9 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | 1.1e-10 m3/mol | -6.86e-11 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | 0.000014 | -0.00000963 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | - |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | 4940 m/s | 3570 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 3306 K | 1357.77 K |
| Boiling Point | 5285 K | 3200 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | - |
| Superconducting Point | 0.66 | - |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 31 kJ/mol | 13.1 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 630 kJ/mol | 300 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | - |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Osmium | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-04-2 | CAS7440-50-8 |
| RTECS Number | RTECSRN1100000 | RTECSGL5325000 |
| DOT Hazard Class | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| DOT Numbers | 3089 | 3089 |
| EU Number | - | - |
| NFPA Fire Rating | 4 | 1 |
| NFPA Health Rating | - | 1 |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | 1 | 0 |
| NFPA Hazards | - | - |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | - |
| Flashpoint | - | - |
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