Product Overview
- Form: Solid metallic rod, bright silvery appearance
- Purity: 99.95% – 99.99% (metal basis)
- Dimensions:
- Diameter: 1 mm to 15 mm
- Length: 10 mm to 500 mm
- Custom sizes available upon request
- Surface: Clean, smooth finish; can be machined or polished as required
Chemical Purity
| Element | Max Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Na (Sodium) | 0.0005 |
| Mg (Magnesium) | 0.0001 |
| Al (Aluminum) | 0.0005 |
| Si (Silicon) | 0.0005 |
| P (Phosphorus) | 0.0005 |
| K (Potassium) | 0.0005 |
| Fe (Iron) | 0.0020 |
| Mo (Molybdenum) | 0.0020 |
| W (Tungsten) | 0.0020 |
| Other metallics | ≤0.0001 – 0.0010 |
Detailed chemical analysis available on request.
Key Characteristics
- High-Temperature Stability
Maintains strength and structural integrity under extreme thermal conditions - Excellent Ductility
Allows for machining, forming, and welding without significant brittleness - Corrosion Resistance
Chemically stable in oxidizing and reducing environments at high temperatures - Dimensional Precision
Uniform cross-section and length tolerance enable accurate alloying and component fabrication
Applications
- Superalloy Additives
Enhances creep resistance and high-temperature performance in turbine and aerospace components - Vacuum Electronics
Used in filaments, grids, and other thermionic elements requiring low vapor pressure - High-Performance Materials
Suitable for precision parts in space, defense, and energy applications - Research & Development
Employed in experiments involving high-temperature metal behavior or catalytic studies
Manufacturing Process
- Produced by pressing and sintering high-purity rhenium powder or via electron beam melting
- Rolled, forged, or drawn into rod form depending on dimensional requirements
- Final rods undergo vacuum annealing or mechanical polishing for surface refinement
Packaging & Storage
- Packaging:
Each rod is individually wrapped and cushioned within secure, rigid containers - Storage Recommendations:
Store in dry, sealed environments to avoid surface oxidation or contamination
Ordering Information
To receive a quotation or technical datasheet, please provide the following:
- Required dimensions (diameter × length)
- Purity specification
- Quantity needed
- Contact information