Facts about the
Definition of the Element Rhenium
The Element Rhenium is defined as...
A rare, dense, silvery-white metallic element with a very high
melting point used for electrical contacts and with tungsten for
high-temperature thermocouples.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Rhenium
What are the origins of the word Rhenium ?
The name Rhenium originates from the Latin word Rhenus meaning
"Rhine" - the element was discovered in the Rhine region of
Germany.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Rhenium
Rhenium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in
Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a
Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct
electricity and heat.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Rhenium
Rhenium was discovered by Walter Noddack, Ida Tacke, and Otto Berg
in Germany in 1925.
Occurrence of the
element Rhenium in
the Atmosphere
Obtained from columbite, gadolinite and molybdenite
This element is widely spread through the earth's crust at
approximately 0.001 ppm.
Common Uses of Rhenium
Making lead-free, high-octane gasoline
Filaments for mass spectrographs
The Properties of the Element Rhenium
Name of Element : Rhenium
Symbol of Element : Re
Atomic Number of Rhenium : 75
Atomic Mass: 186.207 amu
Melting Point: 3180.0 °C - 3453.15 °K
Boiling Point: 5627.0 °C - 5900.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Rhenium : 75
Number of Neutrons in Rhenium : 111
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 21.02 g/cm3
Color of Rhenium : silvery-white
The element Rhenium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Rhenium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Rhenium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Rhenium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Rhenium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Rhenium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Rhenium was discovered by Walter Noddack, Ida Tacke, and
Otto Berg in Germany in 1925. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Rhenium is
just one element that can be found.
