Rhenium

Word RHENIUM
Character 7
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Pronunciations /ˈɹiːniəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Rhenium"

What do we mean by rhenium?

A rare, dense, silvery-white metallic element with a very high melting point, extracted chiefly from molybdenite and used for electrical contacts, with tungsten for high-temperature thermocouples, and as a catalyst for refining hydrocarbon fuels. Atomic number 75; atomic weight 186.2; melting point 3,185°C; boiling point 5,596°C; specific gravity 20.8 (20°C); valence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. cross-reference: Periodic Table. noun

A metallic chemical element (symbol Re) with an atomic number of 75. noun

A rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum noun

A metallic chemical element (symbol Re) with an atomic number of 75: a heavy, silvery-gray transition metal.

A single atom of this element.

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The word "rhenium" in example sentences

Sometimes platinum is combined with a second catalyst (bimetallic catalyst) such as rhenium or another noble metal. ❋ Unknown (2008)

High levels of refractory elements such as rhenium can make the alloys prone to the formation of what are known as deleterious topologically close packed ❋ Unknown (2010)

The metals in question range from the truly rare, such as rhenium, to more abundant but hard-to-process elements such as rare-earth metals, a collective name for 17 minerals used in products like iPhones, the Toyota Prius, vacuum cleaners and energy-efficient light bulbs. ❋ Tatyana Shumsky (2011)

By tweaking the mix of other hardening additives like nickel and molybdenum, which are cheaper and more abundant, GE was able to cut the rhenium content in its jet-engine blades to 3% from 6%. ❋ Tatyana Shumsky (2011)

The plan builds on the success GE had in paring rhenium from the steel superalloys used in its jet engines and gas turbines. ❋ Tatyana Shumsky (2011)

While those steps reduced the company's rhenium use by two-thirds, GE also started a global recycling partnership with other jet-engine makers to further cut the need for new metal. ❋ Tatyana Shumsky (2011)

GE says its success with rhenium led the company to examine how it could pare usage of other scarce metals. ❋ Tatyana Shumsky (2011)

Seven months later, Rusnano approved 79 million rubles ($2.6 million) in venture funding for Mr. Petrik's project to extract the chemical element rhenium from scrap. ❋ Gregory L. White (2010)

At a hearing on the stockpile last July, a Defense Department official told Congress that the price of rhenium, whose heat-resistant qualities help jet engines operate at higher speeds, at one point shot up 1,000%. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Columbium, hafnium, iridium, molybdenum, rhenium and tungsten can be used for high-temperature situations. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There are some metals that I might import into the EU once every two or three years (berylllium and rhenium, to give examples). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Perhaps Rolls Royce will win a larger share of the jet engine market, meaning that more rhenium will be demanded? ❋ Unknown (2008)

Cobalt, tungsten, platinum and tantalum can be used in some of the other applications for rhenium. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Because it is scarce, very little rhenium is actually processed and isolated each year as compared to the millions of tons of copper and millions of pounds of molybdenum that are extracted from these same porphry copper deposits. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This melting point is exceeded only by that of carbon, tungsten, and rhenium. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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