Rhenium
Rhenium
is a rare and dense metal used in superalloys, thermocouples, and catalysts.
Atomic Structure
Atomic Information
Property
Value
Atomic Number
75
Symbol
Re
Atomic Mass
186.21 u
Electron Configuration
[Xe] 4f
14
5d
5
6s
2
State at Room Temperature
Solid
Uses of Rhenium
Used in superalloys for jet engines and gas turbines.
Used in thermocouples for high-temperature measurements.
Used as a catalyst in the production of lead-free, high-octane gasoline.
