Erbium vs Osmium

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PropertyEr ErbiumOs Osmium
Atomic number6876
SymbolErOs
NameErbiumOsmium
Categorylanthanidetransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight167.259 u190.23 u
Period66
GroupN/A8
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Xe]6s24f12[Xe]6s24f145d6
Oxidation states[0, 1, 2, 3][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.242.2
Electron affinity0.312 eV1.1 eV
Density9070 kg/m³2.258720e+4 kg/m³
Melting point1528.85 °C3032.85 °C
Boiling point2867.85 °C5011.85 °C
Discovery year18431803