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Primary XPS region: Ru3d
Overlapping regions: C1s
Binding energies of common chemical states:
Chemical state | Binding energy Ru3d5/2 |
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Ru metal | 280.2 eV |
RuO2 | 280.7 eV |
Oxide charge referenced to adventitious C1s peak at 284.8eV.
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Symbol: Ru
Date of discovery: 1844
Name origin: Latin Ruthenia
Appearance: silvery
Discoverer: Karl Karlovich Klaus
Obtained from: pentlandite, pyroxinite
Melting point: 2607 K
Boiling point: 4423 K
Density[kg/m3]: 12370
Molar volume: 8.17 × 10-6 m3/mol
Protons/Electrons: 44
Neutrons: 57
Shell structure: 2,8,18,15,1
Electron configuration: [Kr]4d75s1
Oxidation state: 2,3,4,6,8
Crystal structure: hexagonal
Ruthenium is a member of the platinum group, which also includes rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and (of course) platinum. Ruthenium rapidly oxidizes, but does not tarnish in normal temperatures. Small amounts of ruthenium can enhance the properties of other elements. Platinum and palladium become harder, while titanium is more resistant to corrosion after the addition of ruthenium. Ruthenium also catalyzes the splitting of hydrogen sulfide and other chemical processes. Ruthenium may have anti-cancer medical applications, as well. This element is primarily found in the Ural Mountains and North and South America.