Rhenium (Re): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Rhenium is element 75 on the periodic table, a transition metal. At room temperature it is a solid. Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DRhenium quick facts
| Atomic number | 75 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Re |
| Atomic mass | 186.207 |
| Category | Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 7, period 6 |
| Block | d-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁵ 6s² |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 32, 13, 2 |
| Discovered | 1925, Noddack |
What is rhenium used for?
- Jet engine turbine blade superalloys
- Platinum-rhenium catalytic reforming
- High-temperature thermocouples
Interesting facts about rhenium
- Rhenium was the last naturally occurring stable element to be discovered
- Named after the Rhine River. Rhein in German
- Rhenium is one of the rarest elements in Earth's crust. About 1 part per billion
Rhenium was discovered in 1925 by Noddack in Germany.
Where rhenium sits on the periodic table
Rhenium is in group 7, period 6. Tap any element to open its page.
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Rhenium questions
What is the atomic number of rhenium?
Rhenium has atomic number 75, so every rhenium atom has 75 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Re and its atomic mass is 186.207.
Is rhenium a metal?
Rhenium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a transition metal, found in group 7, period 6.
What is the electron configuration of rhenium?
The electron configuration of rhenium is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁵ 6s². Its electrons sit in 6 shells: 2, 8, 18, 32, 13, 2.
What is rhenium used for?
Rhenium is used for jet engine turbine blade superalloys, platinum-rhenium catalytic reforming and high-temperature thermocouples.
Who discovered rhenium?
Rhenium was discovered in 1925 by Noddack in Germany.
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