Trends in Usage of Rhenium
Abstract
Rhenium is a rare, expensive, high-melting metal with some unique properties, including a ductilizing effect on several brittle refractory metals. It occurs as an impurity in molybdenite which is associated, in small amounts, with copper ores. Production and consumption have been less than a ton per year, with the potential production, while substantially larger, still definitely limited. Research is disclosing probable valuable applications, leading to the recommendation that efforts to conserve rhenium for probable future applications should receive support. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0848593