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75
Re
186.21

Rhenium

Transition metals · Group 7 · Period 6

Atomic properties

Atomic number75
SymbolRe
Standard atomic weight186.21
ClassificationTransition metals
Group7
Period6
Blockd-block
Electron configuration[Xe] 4f14 5d5 6s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.90
Common oxidation states+7, +4

Physical properties

Phase at 20 °CSolid
Density21.02 g/cm³
Melting point3186 °C
Boiling point5596 °C
Discovered1925
CAS number