Go-astronomy logo

Elements

Ruthenium - Ru

The element Ruthenium, atomic number 44, is formed from neutron star merger, which results from .

      1. Name:
      2. Ruthenium
      1. Symbol:
      2. Ru
      1. Atomic number (protons):
      2. 44
      1. How created:
      2. neutron star merger
      1. How created (secondary):
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Process (secondary):
      2. red giant death
      1. Group (column):
      2. 8
      1. Period (row):
      2. 5
      1. Atomic weight:
      2. 101.070000000
      1. Melting point:
      2. 2607 K
      1. Boiling point:
      2. 4423 K
      1. Density:
      2. 12.3700000 g/cm3

    Find your inner astronomer. Your complete guide to amateur astronomy.