Ru

 

Ruthenium

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Atomic number 44
Atomic weight 101.07
Orbital electronic configuration (Kr)4d75s1
First ionization energy (eV) 7.37
Second ionization energy (eV) 16.76
Third ionization energy (eV) 28.46
Electronegativity (Pauling) 2.2
Atomic radius (Å) 1.89
Bonding radius (Å) 1.25
Oxidation states 2, 3, 4, 6, 8

Properties

Density (g/ml) 12.2
Melting point (K) 2523
Boiling point (K) 4423
Heat of vaporization (kJ/mol) 595.0
Heat of fusion (kJ/mol) 24.0
Specific heat capacity (Jg-1K-1) 0.238
Crystal structure hexagonal

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