Electron Configuration
[Kr] 5s
2
4d
6
Another exception: [Kr] 5s
1
4d
7
Ruthenium is named for "Russia"
Melting Point:
2249.85
o
C
Boiling Point:
4149.85
o
C
Heat of Vaporization:
5575.22 J/g
Heat of Fusion:
233.04 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity:
0.238 J/g
.
C
o
or 0.06 cal/g
.
C
o
Density:
12.2 g/cm
3
