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1.1 Interesting Facts
Ruthenium element has been extracted from used nuclear fuel.
Ruthenium metal also produces as a by-product of the Nickel mining.
Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
1.2 Sources
By-product of Nickel Refining, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Karl Ernst Claus
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1844
In 1817
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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4 * 10
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20
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2 * 10
-7
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Rank:
22
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000005 %
Rank:
22
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~0.0000006 %
Rank:
21
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
26
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
(Overall)
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
54
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0.00 %
Rank:
46
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
38
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0.00 %
Rank:
28
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
11
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0.14
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