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Rhenium

Description:
Rhenium is a transition metal with the symbol Re and atomic number 75. It is characterized by its high melting point, which is one of the highest among all elements, and its dense, silvery-white appearance. Rhenium is notable for its excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation, making it suitable for high-temperature applications. It exhibits a variety of oxidation states, with +7 being the highest, and it can form a range of compounds, including rhenium oxides and rhenium sulfides. Rhenium is primarily used in superalloys for jet engines and in catalysts for petroleum refining processes. Its isotopes, particularly rhenium-186 and rhenium-188, have applications in nuclear medicine. Additionally, rhenium is relatively rare in the Earth's crust, often found in molybdenite ores, and is typically extracted through complex metallurgical processes. Overall, rhenium's unique properties make it a valuable material in various industrial and technological applications.
Formula:Re
InChI:InChI=1S/Re
InChI key:InChIKey=WUAPFZMCVAUBPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:[Re]
Synonyms:
  • Nsc 600662
  • Renio
  • Rhenium element
  • rhenium
  • Rhenium (5%)
  • RheniumfoilNmmthickcagxmm
  • Rhenium foil (99.99%)
  • Rheniumoncarbonunreducedpowder
  • MeSH ID: D012211
  • Rhenium pellets (99.99%)
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