Rutenio (Ru) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 44 and atomic mass 101.0700 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
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Ruthenium
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Identity
Name: Ruthenium
Symbol: Ru
Atomic number: 44
Atomic mass: 101.07 u
Position in the periodic table
Group: 8
Period: 5
Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
Standard state: Solid
Melting point: 2334°C
Boiling point: 4150°C
Density: 12.45 g/cm³
Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d⁷ 5s¹
Scientific description
Ruthenium is a chemical element with symbol Ru and atomic number 44.
It is a transition metal located in group 8, period 5.