ruthenium

1. A hard silver-gray acid-resistant metallic element that is found in platinum ores and is used to harden platinum and palladium for jewelry and in alloys for nonmagnetic wear-resistant instrument pivots and electrical contacts. Atomic number 44; atomic weight 101.07; melting point 2,310°C; boiling point 3,900°C; specific gravity 12.41; valence 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. See Table at element.

2. A rare hard silvery-white metallic element occurring in platinum ores and used especially as a catalyst and to harden alloys .

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ruthenium	14	Scrabble

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