Ruthenium - ț̢
A hard, brittle, grayish-white rare earth metal with an atomic symbol Ru, atomic number 44, and atomic weight 101.07. It is used as a catalyst and hardener for PLATINUM and PALLADIUM.
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Ruthenium Compounds - ț̢
Inorganic compounds that contain ruthenium as an integral part of the molecule.
Synonyms : Compounds, Ruthenium
Ruthenium Radioisotopes - ț̢
Unstable isotopes of ruthenium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Ru atoms with atomic weights 93-95, 97, 103, and 105-108 are radioactive ruthenium isotopes.
Synonyms : Radioisotopes, Ruthenium
Ruthenium Red - ț̢
An inorganic dye used in microscopy for differential staining and as a diagnostic reagent. In research this compound is used to study changes in cytoplasmic concentrations of calcium. Ruthenium red inhibits calcium transport through membrane channels.