Ruthenium

Element Name: Ruthenium


 * Element Symbol:** Ru


 * Atomic Mass:** 102[[image:Ruthenium_Catherine.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 44


 * Protons:** 44


 * Electrons:** 44


 * Discovery:** Ruthenium was discovered by Karal Karlovich, a Russian chemist in 1884.


 * How It Was Named:** Ruthenium was named after the Latin word for the country of Russia.


 * State of Matter:** Metal


 * Melting Point:** 2334° C


 * Boiling Point:** 4150° C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Silvery white as a metal
 * Black or red as a powder
 * Does not tarnish at room temperature
 * Uses Of element:** Added to platnum,palladium, and titanium for wear resistance.


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Small amounts are added to jewlery,
 * Costs about $ 30.00 per gram, and it oxidizes at about 800° C
 * Used in glasses.

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