Rhenium Metal Supplier in Malaysia
Rhenium supplier for Malaysian superalloy, specialty-metal, electronics and research buyers seeking the elemental metal Re. This rare refractory metal is purchased by purity, impurity profile and physical form for controlled alloying, powder processing and high-temperature applications.
Commercial requirements include high-purity powder, compact pellets or granules, thin foil and sheet, and fabricated wire or rod. Powder enquiries need particle-size controls, while fabricated forms require dimensions, surface condition and unit form to be stated.
Rhenium is used as an alloying addition in nickel-based superalloys and other refractory-metal systems, and in selected high-temperature electrical, filament and thermocouple applications. Elemental rhenium is different from ammonium perrhenate, perrhenic acid and other rhenium compounds.
Send the required purity and impurity limits, particle range or fabricated form, dimensions, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7440-15-5
- Formula
- Re
- Grade
- high-purity, alloying, powder, pellet, fabricated metal
- Appearance
- grey to silvery metallic powder, pellets or solid fabricated forms
Rhenium grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-purity rhenium powder | fine grey metallic powder | — | Powder metallurgy, target preparation, materials research and controlled alloy production requiring a defined rhenium purity and particle-size distribution. | Confirm the purity, particle range and pack format with the quotation. |
| Rhenium pellets and granules | compact metallic pellets or granules | — | Melt additions, evaporation work and specialty processing where a compact charge form is preferred over fine powder. | Confirm the unit form, size and pack format with the quotation. |
| Rhenium foil and sheet | thin silvery-grey metal foil or sheet | — | High-temperature components, research specimens and specialty fabricated parts that specify rhenium thickness, dimensions and surface condition. | Confirm the thickness, dimensions and protective pack format with the quotation. |
| Rhenium wire and rod | metallic wire or rod | — | High-temperature electrical, furnace, thermocouple and specialty alloy applications that require a defined diameter, purity and fabricated form. | Confirm the diameter, length and pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy rhenium from ChemTrade
Request a quote for rhenium
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | grey to silvery metallic powder, pellets, foil, wire, rod or sheet | — |
| Chemical identity | elemental rhenium (Re) | — |
| CAS number | 7440-15-5 | — |
| Commercial controls | purity and metallic impurity limits, particle-size distribution or fabricated dimensions, surface condition and unit form confirmed against the buyer's specification | — |
Rhenium applications
Safety and handling
Keep the selected metal form sealed, dry and protected from contamination. Control fine metallic powder during handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade and form.
Common questions about rhenium
What forms of rhenium can be requested?
Rhenium metal may be specified as powder, pellets, granules, foil, sheet, wire or rod. State the required particle range or dimensions, purity and application because powder and fabricated forms have different purchasing specifications.
Which rhenium form is used for alloy production?
Powder, pellets and compact granules can serve alloy melting or powder metallurgy, depending on the process. Provide the receiving alloy specification, target purity, impurity limits and preferred charge form so the requirement can be matched.
Is rhenium metal the same as ammonium perrhenate or perrhenic acid?
No. Rhenium metal is the element Re, while ammonium perrhenate and perrhenic acid are separate rhenium compounds. They have different forms, processing roles and specifications and should be requested separately.
What rhenium forms suit high-temperature electrical work?
Wire, rod, foil and rhenium-containing alloy forms are used in selected high-temperature electrical contacts, filaments and thermocouple systems. State the required alloy or elemental-metal identity, dimensions and operating specification with the enquiry.
What specifications matter when buying rhenium powder?
State rhenium purity, metallic impurity limits, particle-size distribution, morphology if relevant, intended processing route and quantity. Include the test method or purchasing specification when it must be matched.
What details are needed for a rhenium price quotation?
Provide the purity, form, dimensions or particle range, quantity and delivery location. Mention the application, preferred packing and required documents so applicable options can be confirmed with the quotation.