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    Re

    Rhenium

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 75 • Atomic Mass: 186.2100 u • Period: 6 • Group: 7

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d⁵
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.9
    Tungsten (W)Osmium (Os)
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    Overview

    Rhenium is the chemical element with the symbol Re and atomic number 75. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 6 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Re
    • Atomic Number:75
    • Atomic Mass:186.2100 u
    • Group:7
    • Period:6
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.9 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Rhine river in Germany

    Fun Fact #2

    Last naturally occurring element to be discovered

    Common Uses

    • High-temperature alloys
    • Catalysts
    • Electrical contacts