Ru0

Ru0 refers to the element Ruthenium in its zero oxidation state. Ruthenium is a chemical element with the symbol Ru and atomic number 44. It is a rare transition metal belonging to the platinum group. In its elemental form, Ruthenium is a hard, brittle, silvery-white metal.

The zero oxidation state, Ru0, signifies that the ruthenium atom has not gained or lost any electrons in its chemical bonding. This oxidation state is typically found in elemental ruthenium metal and in certain organometallic compounds where ruthenium is coordinated to organic ligands. These organometallic complexes can exhibit unique catalytic properties and are of interest in synthetic chemistry. For instance, complexes like tris(dibenzylideneacetone)diruthenium(0) are commonly used as precursors in various catalytic reactions. The stability and reactivity of Ru0 complexes are highly dependent on the nature of the ligands surrounding the ruthenium center. Research into Ru0 chemistry continues to explore its applications in catalysis, materials science, and coordination chemistry.