Question

Which metal has the highest density?

Answer 1

1. The densest metal on earth is found naturally in Osmium$\left(\mathrm{Os}\right)$.
2. The atomic number of Osmium is 76 belonging to group 8 and period 6.
3. The electronic configuration of Osmium is $\left[\mathrm{Xe}\right]4f^{14}5d^{6}6s^2$.Thus it is a d block element.
4. It is a transition metal.
5. The density of Osmium, according to the experimental calculations using X-ray crystallography is $22.59gc{m}^{-3}$.
6. Osmium is mainly used in manufacturing alloys with Platinum Iridium and other Platinum group elements.
7. Osmium is used as a catalyst in the chemical industry.