Ruthenium Element Properties
Look up every key property of Ruthenium (Ru, Z=44) — from atomic mass and electron configuration to melting point and electronegativity.
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Ruthenium
Atomic number 44 · Group 8 · Period 5 · Platinum Group Metal
A rare, silvery-white transition metal prized for its hardness, corrosion resistance, and versatile catalytic activity in chemical synthesis and electronics.
Identity & Classification
Atomic Structure
Physical Properties
Thermodynamic Properties
Chemical Properties
Notable Isotopes
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Summary
Ruthenium (symbol Ru, atomic number 44) is a rare, silvery-white platinum group metal in Group 8 of Period 5. It has a high melting point (2334 °C), remarkable hardness among PGMs, and unique catalytic activity used in fuel cells, electronics, and chemical synthesis. This reference card consolidates its atomic, physical, chemical, electronic, and thermodynamic properties in a single, searchable view.
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- Notable isotopes are listed with abundance and half-life data.
Use cases
- Quick reference during chemistry homework or exams.
- Verify data for lab reports or research papers.
- Compare Ruthenium with neighboring platinum group metals (Rh, Pd, Os).
- Study periodic trends — atomic radius, ionization energy, electronegativity.
- Catalyst design for ammonia synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch, and fuel cell research.
- Teaching periodic table concepts and platinum group metal chemistry.
- Electronics and hard-disk engineering involving ruthenium thin films.
- Materials science work on hard coatings and corrosion-resistant alloys.