75Re186.2Rhenium
tech · Z 75 · 186.2 u
Rhenium (Re)
Rhenium is a moly-copper by-product. Chile, the US and Kazakhstan print the kilograms that go into turbine blades.
Aerospace offtake is contracted years forward. Recycle from scrap blades is a real secondary book.
Geo
Mine, process, refine.
| ISO | Country | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Chile | Mine | Copper-moly by-product |
| US | United States | Mine | Arizona / Utah moly |
| KZ | Kazakhstan | Mine | Dzhezkazgan |
| PL | Poland | Refine | KGHM by-product |
Forms
- NH4ReO4
- Pellets
- Alloy
Uses
- Nickel superalloys
- Catalysts