Pure Rhenium

Pure Rhenium is a silvery-white, rare, refractory metal with a high melting point and excellent physical and chemical properties. It is highly ductile, hard, and has good electrical and thermal conductivity. Rhenium has a unique combination of high strength, resistance to wear and corrosion, and stability at high temperatures, making it an important material for various industrial and scientific applications.

Features:

●High melting point of 3180°C (5756°F)

●Excellent ductility, hardness, and strength

●Good electrical and thermal conductivity

●High resistance to wear and corrosion

●High stability at high temperatures

●High neutron capture cross-section

●Low vapor pressure

Grades:

Pure Rhenium is available in different grades, including 99.99%, 99.95%, and 99.9%, depending on the application requirements.

Forms:

Pure Rhenium is available in various forms, including powder, wire, rod, plate, and foil. 

Powder:

●Particle size: 1-5 µm (microns)

●Purity: 99.99% or customized

Wire:

●Diameter: 0.025-3.0 mm / 0.00098-0.118 inches

●Purity: 99.99% or customized

Rod:

●Diameter: 2.0-100.0 mm / 0.08-3.94 inches

●Length: up to 1 meter / up to 39.37 inches

●Purity: 99.99% or customized

Plate:

●Thickness: 0.1-10.0 mm / 0.0039-0.39 inches

●Width x Length: up to 200 mm x 500 mm / up to 7.87 inches x 19.69 inches

●Purity: 99.99% or customized

Foil:

●Thickness: 0.025-0.1 mm / 0.00098-0.00394 inches

●Width x Length: up to 200 mm x 1000 mm / up to 7.87 inches x 39.37 inches

●Purity: 99.99% or customized

Production Method:

Pure Rhenium is produced through a complex process that involves multiple stages of purification and refinement, including calcination, reduction, distillation, and refining.

Applications & Related Industries:

●Aerospace and aviation industries: Rhenium is used in the production of jet engine components, including turbine blades, nozzles, and combustion chambers, due to its high melting point and excellent corrosion and wear resistance.

●Electronics industry: Rhenium is used as an electrical contact material in semiconductors, vacuum tubes, and X-ray tubes, due to its excellent electrical conductivity and low vapor pressure.

●Nuclear industry: Rhenium is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron-absorbing material, due to its high neutron capture cross-section.

●Catalysts industry: Rhenium is used as a catalyst in the production of high-octane gasoline and other chemicals, due to its ability to increase the efficiency of catalytic reactions.

Health & Safety Information:

Rhenium is generally considered a low-toxicity material, but some of its compounds can be toxic if ingested or inhaled. Inhalation of rhenium dust or fumes can cause respiratory irritation and lung damage. Proper safety measures should be taken when handling or processing rhenium to prevent exposure to its dust or fumes.

Health & Safety Information:

Rhenium is not considered toxic, but it should be handled with care due to its high density and sharp edges.

Our Advantages:

●High-quality and pure Rhenium products

●Customized forms and sizes to meet customer requirements

●Competitive pricing and fast delivery

●Expert technical support and consultation

FAQs:

Q: What is the melting point of Rhenium?

A: The melting point of Rhenium is 3180°C (5756°F).

Q: What are the applications of Rhenium in the aerospace industry?

A: Rhenium is used in the production of jet engine components, including turbine blades, nozzles, and combustion chambers, due to its high melting point and excellent corrosion and wear resistance.

Q: Is Rhenium toxic?

A: Rhenium is generally considered a low-toxicity material, but some of its compounds can be toxic if ingested or inhaled. Proper safety measures should be taken when handling or processing rhenium to prevent exposure to its dust or fumes.

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