Ruthenium: A Metal with a Bright Future and a Fascinating Past
What’s the precious allow that gives the shroom punk cog, and some of the other cogs their pretty rainbow colors?
A brief profile on Ruthenium
Ruthenium, a rare metal with an estimated abundance of just 0.001 parts per million in the Earth's crust, was officially added to the periodic table of elements in 1871 by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev. Prior to its inclusion on the periodic table, ruthenium was often mistaken for a mixture of other metals and was not widely recognized as a distinct element.
Today, ruthenium is valued for its unique color, durability, and resistance to wear and corrosion. It is used in a variety of applications, including electrical contacts, catalysts, and coatings for other metals.
What exactly is Ruthenium?
To make ruthenium, the first step is to extract it from its ore. This is typically done using a process called pyrometallurgy, which involves heating the ore to high temperatures to separate the ruthenium from other metals and impurities. The ruthenium is then purified through a process called electrorefining, which uses electricity to purify the metal and remove any remaining impurities.
What’s special about Ruthenium compared to other precious alloys like gold or platinum?
Ruthenium is valuable because it is a very hard, durable metal that is resistant to wear and corrosion. It is also a good conductor of electricity and is used in a variety of applications, including electrical contacts, catalysts, and coatings for other metals.
The Projected Cost of Ruthenium
As for the cost of ruthenium, it can vary significantly depending on the market conditions and the availability of the metal. In general, ruthenium is more expensive than many other metals, but it is still relatively affordable compared to other precious metals such as gold or platinum. As of September 2021, the price of ruthenium was around $200 per ounce. It is difficult to predict what the price of ruthenium will be in the future, as it depends on many factors such as supply and demand, economic conditions, and political instability.
As I imagined up the materials with which to engineer the most superlative robots ever seen, I knew when I saw it that Ruthenium would be the precious alloy inspiration for many designs. — Maxximillian.eth
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How is Ruthenium made?
It is a rare metal that is found in small amounts in the Earth's crust, primarily in areas with large deposits of platinum and nickel. Ruthenium is known for its unique color, which ranges from silver-gray to black, and is often described as having a metallic sheen.
But what gives ruthenium its distinctive color, and how does this metal end up in the products we use every day?
Ruthenium gets its color from the way it absorbs and reflects light. The metal is highly reflective, which gives it a shiny, metallic appearance. It is also relatively dense, which means that it absorbs a large amount of light, giving it a darker color. These properties make ruthenium an ideal material for use in electrical contacts, catalysts, and coatings for other metals.
Where is Ruthenium found?
Ruthenium is found in a variety of locations around the world, including Russia, South Africa, and the United States. It is typically extracted from ore through a process called pyrometallurgy, which involves heating the ore to high temperatures to separate the ruthenium from other metals and impurities. The ruthenium is then purified through a process called electrorefining, which uses electricity to purify the metal and remove any remaining impurities.
What is notable about Ruthenium compared to other precious alloys?
In addition to its unique color, ruthenium is also known for its durability and resistance to wear and corrosion. It is a very hard metal that can withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments, making it ideal for use in a wide range of applications.
Despite its many beneficial properties, ruthenium is still a relatively rare metal. It is not as widely available as other metals such as copper or aluminum, and as a result, it can be quite expensive. However, due to its growing popularity and increasing demand, ruthenium is expected to play a larger role in the future of technology and industry.
And with that, we conclude our journey into the world of ruthenium, one of the rarest metals on earth. It may not be as well-known as some of its more flashy counterparts, but don't let its understated appearance fool you - ruthenium is a metal with serious staying power (pun intended). So the next time you come across this shiny, metallic element, take a moment to appreciate its unique properties and the role it plays in our everyday lives.
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