Atomic Symbol 44 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 44?

The answer is Ruthenium (Ru). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Ruthenium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Ruthenium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ru (Ruthenium)

Description

Rare, extremely brittle, silver-gray metal.

Sources

Found in pentlandite and pyroxinite.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Name Origin

Latin: Ruthenia (Russia).

Discovery

Discovered By: Karl Klaus

Year: 1844

Location: Russia

Atomic Number

44

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

101,07

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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