Facts about the Classification of the Element Ruthenium
Ruthenium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Ruthenium
Ruthenium was discovered by Karl Klaus in 1844

Occurrence of the element Ruthenium
Mined in North and South America, Canada and South Africa
Obtained from pentlandite and pyroxinite

Common Uses of Ruthenium
Platinum alloys
Anti-cancer medicine
Solar energy technology

The Properties of the Element Ruthenium
Name of Element : Ruthenium
Symbol of Element : Ru
Atomic Number of Ruthenium : 44
Atomic Mass: 101.07 amu
Melting Point: 2250.0 °C - 2523.15 °K
Boiling Point: 3900.0 °C - 4173.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Ruthenium : 44
Number of Neutrons in Ruthenium : 57
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 12.2 g/cm3
Color of Ruthenium : white