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Ruthenium Powder - W 10g
Ruthenium Powder provides high hardness, excellent corrosion resistance, and outstanding catalytic activity in a finely divided particulate form. Its high surface area and chemical stability make it ideal for use in catalyst formulations, electrical contact pastes, and wear-resistant coatings. Industries such as electronics, chemical processing, and energy storage employ ruthenium powder in thick-film resistor production, ammonia synthesis catalysts, and hydrogen evolution reaction electrodes. Research applications include the study of nanostructured catalysts, alloying processes for advanced coatings, and optimization of fuel cell electrodes. The powder form allows precise blending into composite materials, enabling uniform distribution of ruthenium’s properties across complex geometries. Its adaptability for both industrial-scale processes and high-precision research makes it an indispensable material for cutting-edge chemical, catalytic, and electrochemical technologies.
Formula: Ru
Percentage Purity: 99.9%
Maximum Particle Size: 850µm
Weight: 10g
CAS Number: 7440-18-8
UOM Code: 511-008-65
Legacy Code: RU006020
Distributor Code: GF51100865
Percentage Purity: 99.9%
Maximum Particle Size: 850µm
Weight: 10g
CAS Number: 7440-18-8
UOM Code: 511-008-65
Legacy Code: RU006020
Distributor Code: GF51100865
SKU: 1000179965
Product Code: RU00-PD-000120
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Material Properties for Precious Metals
Atomic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 44 |
| Crystal structure | Hexagonal close packed |
| Electronic structure | Kr 4d⁷ 5s¹ |
| Valences shown | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| Atomic weight( amu ) | 101.07 |
| Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) | 3 |
| Photo-electric work function( eV ) | 4.71 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 99/ 12.7 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 96/ 5.5 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 104/ 18.6 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 98/ 1.9 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 101/ 17.1 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 100/ 12.6 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 102/ 31.6 |
| Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) | 0.134 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 16.8 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 3/ 28.5 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 7.36 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Material condition | Hard |
| Material condition | Soft |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.25 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.25 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 286 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 286 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 432 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 432 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 750 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 350 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 495 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 372 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 7.7@20@20°C |
| Superconductivity critical temperature( K ) | 0.49 |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.0041@0-100 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 3900 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 12.2@20 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 2310 |
| Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) | 5610 |
| Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) | 252 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 238@20°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 117@0-100°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 9.6@0-100°C |
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