Ru

Ruthenium

Element 44 · Transition metal · Period 5, Group 8

Solid · Discovered 1827

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number44
Atomic Mass101.1u
Electron Configuration[Kr]5s1 4d7
Electronegativity2.2Pauling
Atomic Radius207pm
Ionization Energy7.361eV
Electron Affinity1.05eV
Oxidation States+3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point2607K
Boiling Point4423K
Density12.1g/cm³
Group BlockTransition metal
Year Discovered1827