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Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh (CAS 7440-18-8)

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Application:
Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh is one of the most effective hardeners for platinum and palladium, and is alloyed with these metals to make electrical contacts for severe wear resistance. It is also a versatile catalyst, used to split hydrogen sulfide for example.
CAS Number:
7440-18-8
Molecular Weight:
101.07
Molecular Formula:
Ru
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh, a member of the platinum group of elements, is a transition metal. As a rare element, it occurs in small concentrations in the Earth′s crust. Exhibiting a hard, brittle, silvery-white appearance, Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh stands out for its exceptional resistance to both corrosion and oxidation. Moreover, it possesses notable electrical and thermal conductivity. In scientific research, Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh finds versatile applications, including chemical synthesis, catalysis, and electrochemistry. It proves instrumental in the development of cutting-edge materials such as superconductors, semiconductors, and nanomaterials. As a catalyst, Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh plays a central role in chemical reactions by facilitating electron transfer between reactants, thereby accelerating the reaction rate. Additionally, it serves to activate specific molecules, such as hydrocarbons, to instigate further reactions.


Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh (CAS 7440-18-8) References

  1. Crystal structure of the ternary silicide U2RuSi3: a new ordered version of the hexagonal AlB2-type structure  |  Rainer Pöttgen, Pierre Gravereau, Bernard Darriet, Bernard Chevalier, Eugene Hickey and Jean Etourneau. 1994. J. Mater. Chem.,.,4,: 463-467.

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Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh, 2 g

sc-264242
2 g
$203.00

Ruthenium, powder 20 Mesh, 10 g

sc-264242A
10 g
$733.00