Group Number of Rhenium (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Rhenium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Re?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say Re, we can open any periodic table and search for Rhenium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Rhenium the group number is 7. However there is a lot of funny facts about Rhenium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Rhenium Overview

Rhenium Group Number

7

Atomic Number

75

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

186,207

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Re

Name Origin

Latin: Rhenus, the Rhine River.

Description

Rare and costly, dense, silvery-white metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Walter Noddack, Ida Tacke, Otto Berg
Year: 1925
Location: Germany

Uses

Mixed with tungsten or platinum to make filaments for mass spectrographs. Its main value is as a trace alloying agent for hardening metal components that are subjected to continuous frictional forces.

Sources

Found in small amounts in gadolinite and molybdenite. Has a very high melting point.

Want to learn more details and data about Rhenium (Re)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is a substance
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