Rhenium (Re)
Alkali Metals | Atomic Number: 75
Basic Properties
Re
75
186.21 g/mol
| Element Category | Alkali Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 75 |
| Atomic Weight | 186.21 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Hexagonal close-packed (HCP) |
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Description
Rhenium has the third-highest melting point among metals. It's used in high-temperature superalloys for jet engines and platinum-rhenium catalysts.
| Density | 21.02 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 3186°C |
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| Boiling Point | 5596°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent |
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Applications
Used in jet engines and catalysts.
Production Methods
Obtained from molybdenum and copper ores.
History
Discovered in 1925.