RE0452 Rhenium Rod

Catalog No.	RE0452
CAS Number	7440-15-5
Chemical Formula	Re
Molecular Weight	186.21
MSDS/SDS	Download MSDS/SDS

Rhenium is one of the rarest elements in the Earth's crust and the last stable element discovered. The free element has the third-highest melting point and highest boiling point of any element. The largest use of Rhenium is for jet engine and chemical industry's catalytic uses being next-most important.

Related Products: Rhenium Powder, Trirhenium Nonachloride

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Rhenium Rod Description

Rhenium Rods are metal rods with compelling and unique properties. Rhenium has an extremely high melting point of approximately 3,180 degrees Celsius, which allows it to remain structurally stable in high-temperature environments. Rhenium exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, allowing it to maintain material stability under extreme chemical conditions. As a dense metal, Rhenium Rods have a relatively large mass, providing performance advantages for many specialized applications. In addition, Rhenium is an excellent conductive metal and is widely used in the electronics industry to provide reliable electrical conductivity for components such as resistors and electrodes. The good workability of Rhenium Rods allows them to be easily molded to suit a variety of shapes and applications.

Rhenium Rod Specification

Dimension

Dimension	Range, mm
Diameter	1~15
Length	10~500

Chemical Composition:

main content:Re 99.95% min（excluding gas elements）
Maximum trace metallic impurities,analysed by ICP-MS

Na	0.0005%	Ti	0.0001%	Cu	0.0001%	Sb	0.0001%
Mg	0.0001%	V	0.0005%	Zn	0.0002%	Ta	0.0001%
Al	0.0005%	Cr	0.0015%	As	0.0001%	W	0.0020%
Si	0.0005%	Mn	0.0001%	Zr	0.0005%	Pb	0.0001%
P	0.0005%	Fe	0.0020%	Mo	0.0020%	Bi	0.0001%
K	0.0005%	Co	0.0001%	Cd	0.0001%	Se	0.0001%
Ca	0.0005%	Ni	0.0010%	Sn	0.0001%	Tl	0.0001%

Maximum gas elements, analyzed by LECO

Rhenium Rod Applications

1. High-Temperature Alloys: Rhenium Rods, renowned for their high melting point, are crucial in crafting high-temperature alloys, particularly in aerospace and industrial processes.

2. Vacuum Equipment Manufacturing: Widely utilized in vacuum equipment production, Rhenium Rods, with their corrosion resistance, contribute to crafting components like vacuum tubes and furnaces.

3. Semiconductor Manufacturing: In semiconductor production, Rhenium Rods, prized for high conductivity, are essential for crafting electrodes and connectors in electronic components.

4. Medical Devices: Rhenium Rods, biocompatible marvels, play a vital role in manufacturing medical devices, ensuring reliability and compatibility.

5. Laboratory Applications: In laboratories, Rhenium Rods serve as key components, supporting diverse chemical and physical experiments with their unique properties.