Difference between revisions of "Ruthenium"

Ruthenium
Properties
Atomic symbol	Ru
Atomic number	44
Classification	Transition Metals
Atomic mass	101.07 amu
Other Information
Date of discovery	1844
Name of discoverer	Karl Klaus (Polish chemist Jędrzej Śniadecki isolated element 44 in 1807. However his work was never verified, and he later withdrew his claim.)
Name origin	From Ruthenia, the Latin name of Russia.
Uses	Used to harden platinum and palladium. Also used in eye treatments, fountain pen tips, and electrical contacts.
Obtained from	Produced as a by-product of nickel refining.

Revision as of 15:08, March 20, 2008

Ruthenium

Properties
Atomic symbol	Ru
Atomic number	44
Classification	Transition Metals
Atomic mass	101.07 amu
Other Information
Date of discovery	1844
Name of discoverer	Karl Klaus (Polish chemist Jędrzej Śniadecki isolated element 44 in 1807. However his work was never verified, and he later withdrew his claim.)
Name origin	From Ruthenia, the Latin name of Russia.
Uses	Used to harden platinum and palladium. Also used in eye treatments, fountain pen tips, and electrical contacts.
Obtained from	Produced as a by-product of nickel refining.