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Ruthenium
High Risk
Why This Metal Matters
Ruthenium is used as a thin-film coating in hard disk drives, extending storage density. It also shows up in chip resistors and fuel cell electrodes. It is a platinum group metal with growing tech applications.
Use Cases
Hard Disk DrivesChip ResistorsElectrodes
How to Invest
No ETFs or futures exist for ruthenium. PGM mining stocks and specialist physical dealers are the primary routes.
Prices shown are spot market rates sourced from MetalpriceAPI and may differ from exchange-traded futures prices. Historical data for industrial and tech-critical metals represents annual averages sourced from USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, LME, and other public references. All prices are intended for informational purposes only.