Rhenium - A Unique Rare Metal

The existence of a chemical element with the atomic number 75 was predicted by Mendeleev during the second half of the 19th century. Rhenium was eventually identified by Noddack & Tacke in 1925, who named the metal after the river Rhine (in Latin: Rhenium). The first three decades after its iden...

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Published in:Materials and manufacturing processes 1994-11, Vol.9 (6), p.1087-1104
Main Authors: Carlen, Jan-C., Bryskin, Boris D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The existence of a chemical element with the atomic number 75 was predicted by Mendeleev during the second half of the 19th century. Rhenium was eventually identified by Noddack & Tacke in 1925, who named the metal after the river Rhine (in Latin: Rhenium). The first three decades after its identification rhenium remained an obscure curiosity but during the 1950's the unique properties of this metal initiated a number of studies of the properties of rhenium and its alloys, primarily with other refractory metals. This paper will summarize the production of rhenium metal powder and rhenium chemicals as well as the main applications for rhenium, which are in catalysts and nickel base super alloys. In addition, we will describe the properties of rhenium and rhenium alloys with molybdenum and tungsten. The paper will also describe some typical applications for rhenium and its alloys with other refractory metals. Reprinted with permission from the book. Evolution of Refractory Metals, edited by E.N.C. Dalder, T. Grobstein, and C.S. Olsen, The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 1994.
ISSN:1042-6914
1532-2475
DOI:10.1080/10426919408934977