Rhenium

Among the highest density element and melting point, rhenium does not have a ductile to brittle transition temperature and does not form carbides. High resistivity, combined with low vapor pressure, it is an ideal material for filament applications. Excellent resistance to corrosion, resists acid attack and the mechanical effects of electrical erosion. Rhenium has a beneficial effect as an alloying addition with other refractory metals as it greatly enhances the ductility and tensile strength of these alloys.

Rhenium Products

Ed Fagan Inc. has Rhenium sheet available from mill in a variety of sizes. Please call one of our materials experts; our sales people are very knowledgeable and can assist you with your requirements. We can cut, slit, shear, or center less grind Rhenium to your exact specifications, and we also have tremendous versatility when it comes to custom sizes, packages, and unusual materials.

Rhenium Sheet -- Available from Mill

Applications

Mass spectrometer filaments, grid heaters, cathode cups, thermocouples, nuclear reactors, semiconductors.

ED FAGAN INC. supplies the highest quality special purpose metals and alloys for Aerospace/Aviation, Defense, Electronics, Magnetic, Medical, Lighting, Optical, Telecommunications, Ceramics, Heat Treating, and other high-technology industries.

Refractory Metals and Alloys

Ed Fagan Inc. stocks a variety of refractory metals and alloys for a wide range of applications. EFI carries:
Molybdenum
Molybdenum Lanthanum Oxide
TZM Molybdenum
Tungsten
Tungsten Alloy
Tantalum
Niobium
Rhenium

And we also have a large selection of other types of specialty metals and alloys for high technology applications, including:
Controlled Expansion Alloys
Electrical/Electronic Nickel
Soft Magnetic Alloys
Hard to Find Materials