Atomic Number 44 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 44 as atomic number?

The answer is Ruthenium and there is so much cool stuff about Ruthenium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Ruthenium Overview

Atomic Number

44

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Description

Rare, extremely brittle, silver-gray metal.

Atomic Symbol

Ru (Ruthenium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Karl Klaus

Year: 1844

Location: Russia

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in pentlandite and pyroxinite.

Uses

Used to harden platinum and palladium. Aircraft magnetos use platinum alloy with 10% ruthenium.

Atomic Mass

101,07

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Name Origin

Latin: Ruthenia (Russia).

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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