Facts about the
Definition of the Element Ruthenium
The Element Ruthenium is defined as...
A hard white acid-resistant metallic element that is found in
platinum ores and is used to harden platinum and palladium for
jewelry and in alloys for nonmagnetic wear-resistant instrument
pivots and electrical contacts.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Ruthenium
What are the origins of the word Ruthenium ?
Originates from the Latin word Ruthenia meaning Russia.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Ruthenium
Ruthenium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located
in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a
Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct
electricity and heat.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Ruthenium
Ruthenium was discovered by Karl Klaus in 1844
Occurrence of the
element Ruthenium in
the Atmosphere
Mined in North and South America, Canada and South Africa
Obtained from pentlandite and pyroxinite
Common Uses of
Ruthenium
Platinum alloys
Anti-cancer medicine
Solar energy technology
The Properties of the Element Ruthenium
Name of Element : Ruthenium
Symbol of Element : Ru
Atomic Number of Ruthenium : 44
Atomic Mass: 101.07 amu
Melting Point: 2250.0 °C - 2523.15 °K
Boiling Point: 3900.0 °C - 4173.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Ruthenium : 44
Number of Neutrons in Ruthenium : 57
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 12.2 g/cm3
Color of Ruthenium : white
The element Ruthenium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Ruthenium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Ruthenium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Ruthenium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Ruthenium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Ruthenium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Ruthenium was discovered by Karl Klaus in 1844. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Ruthenium is
just one element that can be found.
