The Properties of the Ruthenium Element
Symbol of Element : Ru
Atomic Number : 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: 44
Number of Neutrons: 57
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 12.2 g/cm3
Color : white
Origin / Meaning of the name Ruthenium
Originates from the Latin word Ruthenia meaning Russia.
Periodic Table Group and Classification of the of the Ruthenium Element
Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a solid. Ruthenium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. Elements classified as Transition Metals are generally described as ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat. Nearly 75% of all the elements in the Periodic Table are classified as metals which are detailed in the List of Metals.
Facts about the History and the Discovery of the Ruthenium Element
Ruthenium was discovered by Karl Klaus in 1844
Occurrence of the Ruthenium Element
Mined in North and South America, Canada and South Africa
Obtained from pentlandite and pyroxinite
Abundances of the element in different environments
% in Universe 4×10-7%
% in Sun 5×10-7%
% in Meteorites 0.000081%
% in Earth's Crust 9.9×10-8%
% in Oceans 7×10-11%
% in Humans N/A
Associated Uses of Ruthenium
Platinum alloys
Anti-cancer medicine
Solar energy technology
