Ruthenium (Ru)
Refractory Metals | Atomic Number: 44
Basic Properties
Ru
44
101.07 g/mol
| Element Category | Refractory Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 44 |
| Atomic Weight | 101.07 g/mol |
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Description
A rare platinum group metal with excellent hardness and corrosion resistance
| Density | 12.37 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 2334°C |
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| Boiling Point | 4150°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent |
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Applications
Electrical contacts, thick-film resistors, jewelry alloys, catalysts
Production Methods
Extracted from platinum ores.
History
Discovered in 1844.