General information
Rhenium is a precious and rare metal. Its melting point is 3186°C, which is the third highest melting point of all the elements. This, together with the highest boiling point (5596°C), high density (21.03 g/cc) and high hardness and resistance to corrosion and deformation, makes rhenium unique. Rhenium is a strategic commodity in applications requiring resistance to extreme high temperatures.
Due to its unique properties rhenium is used, inter alia, for the production of jet engine turbine components, gas turbines, and spacecraft shields. Rhenium enables engine's operation at higher temperatures, which improves its performance and fuel consumption economy alike.
Rhenium is also used in the petrochemical industry as a catalyst in the production of high-octane gasoline. It is also used for the production of heating elements, electrical contacts, electrodes, electromagnets, vacuum and X-ray tubes, flashbulbs, metallic coatings, and of rocket engine components. Rhenium's unique properties make it suitable and attractive for all applications requiring resistance to high temperatures, and damage and deformation.
For KGHM rhenium is a by-product of the copper production process.
KGHM produces its metallic rhenium in the form of gray tablets. It is used in the production of super-alloys for aircraft engine and gas turbine components. It is also used in the production of filaments and heat shields. High quality of KGHM's metallic rhenium is guaranteed by certificates of worldwide recognized laboratories, and its stability and the metal's availability by KGHM's ownership of its permanent source - own copper deposits containing this precious element.
| produCT | Metallic rhenium | |
| Purity |
Re min. 99.9%
(guaranteed specification is attached below) |
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| Total impurities |
Max. 600 ppm
(incl. max. 500 ppm of oxygen) |
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| Application | Superalloys, filaments, thermal covers | |
| Properties |
Appearance: solid form, grey tablets (pellets)
Dimensions: 12.4 mm in diameter, , 5.8–7.8 mm in height
Odour – not perceptible
Melting point: 3180°C
Boiling point: 5630°C
Relative density: 9.5–10,5 g/cm3
Solubility in water: insoluble
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| Packaging | Tablets (pellets) are packed into polyethylene bags under argon and then into plastic containers of 2.5 litre capacity (containing 10 kg of metallic rhenium in the form of pellets). The containers are packed into cartons (2 units per carton). |
If you are interested in purchasing this product please call to Sales Department, phone +48 767478898 or go to the contact form.
Ammonium perrhenate is a white, crystalline powder. It is used in the petrochemical industry as catalysts in the production of high-octane gasoline. It is also an intermediate for the production of powder and metallic rhenium. High quality of KGHM's ammonium perrhenate is guaranteed by certificates of worldwide recognized laboratories, and its stability and the material's availability by KGHM's ownership of its permanent source - own copper deposits containing this precious element.
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Ammonium perrhenate (NH4ReO4)
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| Purity |
Catalytic grade:
Re min. 69.4%
(guaranteed specification is attached below)
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| Total impurities | Max. 100 ppm | |
| Application | Catalytic industry | |
| Properties |
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Odour – not perceptible
Relative density: 3.97 kg/dm3
Dissolubility in water: 59.55 g/dm3
Decomposition in temperature of approx. 313°C
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| Packaging |
Plastic containers of 2.5 litre capacity (containing 5 kg of ammonium perrhenate), packed into cartons (4 units per carton).
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Guaranteed specyfication - Ammonium perrhenate (PDF 145 KB)
Material safety data sheet - Ammonium perrhenate (PDF 70 KB)
If you are interested in purchasing this product please call to Sales Department, phone +48 767478898 or go to the contact form.