Name |
Rhenium |
Symbol |
Re |
Atomic Number |
75 |
Atomic Mass |
186 |
Number of Protons |
75 |
Number of Electons |
75 |
Number of Neutrons |
111 |
Melting Point |
5,767 F |
Boiling Point |
10,110 F |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Transition Metal |
Period |
6 |
Group |
7 |
Origin of Name |
Latin word ¨Rhenus¨ meaning river |
Date & Place of Discovery |
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Interesting Facts |
Resists corrosion and oxidation. |
Common Uses |
Lead free gasoline, electric stove, jet engines, and electrical contracts. |