1 Facts
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.
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
1.3 Sources
By-product of Nickel Refining, Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
1.4 History
1.4.1 Who Discovered
1.4.2 Discovery
1.5 Abundance
1.5.1 Abundance In Universe
4 * 10-7 %6 * 10-8 %
5E-09
0.11
1.6.1 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000005 %~0.0000001 %
1E-08
0.1
1.8.1 Abundance In Meteorites
1.10.1 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.11.1 Abundance In Oceans
1.11.3 Abundance In Humans