Atomic Number of Ruthenium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Ruthenium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Ruthenium (That most people don't know).

Ruthenium Overview

Atomic Number

44

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Atomic Symbol

Ru (Ruthenium)

Description

Rare, extremely brittle, silver-gray metal.

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Karl Klaus

Year: 1844

Location: Russia

Name Origin

Latin: Ruthenia (Russia).

Atomic Mass

101,07

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

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