ruthenium


 * Element Name:** Ruthenium


 * Element Symbol:** Ru


 * Atomic Mass:** 101[[image:Ruthenieum.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 44


 * Protons:** 44


 * Electrons:** 44


 * Discovery;** Karl Klaus in 1884


 * How it was named:** From Latin word Ruthenia or Russia


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 2250'C-2523.15'K


 * Boiling Point:**3900.0'C-4173.15'K


 * Characteristics:** Solid, Shinny, four crystal mods and dosnt tarnish


 * Uses:** cancer medicine, data storage, solar energy conversion

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 * Interesting Facts:** Is used for cancer and solar energy since it has some resistance to radiation.