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:
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.
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.
Used to harden platinum and palladium. Aircraft magnetos use platinum alloy with 10% ruthenium.
Name Origin
Latin: Ruthenia (Russia).
Latin: Ruthenia (Russia).
Discovery
Discovered By: Karl Klaus
Year: 1844
Location: Russia
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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