Name:
Ruthenium
Symbol:
Ru
Atomic Number:
44
Atomic Mass:
101.07
Atomic Volume:
8.13 cc/mol
Discovered By:
First isolated by Klaus in 1844
Discovery Date:
1844
Origin of Name:
Ruthenium - (Latin) Ruthenia (Russia)
Toxicity:
No information available.
Summary:
A member of the Platinum group. Ruthenium is found both native and in ores. Used in alloys to harden metals for jewelry and pen nibs.
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