Rhenium is a transition metal from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white, malleable metal which is relatively rare in nature. Rhenium is used in some alloys, as well as in specialty catalysts and electrical components. It is also used to make electrodes, thermocouples and X-ray tubes.
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| Atomic number | 75 |
| Group | VIIB |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 186.207 |
| Latin name | Rhenium |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f14 5d5 6s2 |
| Oxidation state | -3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |