Rhenium (CED0003457)

Rhenium is an inorganic element with the chemical formula Re and an average molecular weight of 186.21 g/mol. Rhenium belongs to the homogeneous transition metal compounds, a class of homogeneous metal compounds within the inorganic compounds. The element is found in or released from 31 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, amplifiers, adjustable resistors, contacts, auxiliary devices, and 18 additional sources. In the realm of household cleaning and consumer products, rhenium is linked to pipe accessories, cigar cigarettes, tobacco smoke filters, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Its presence is also noted in household items such as watch chains and key rings, as well as in building and construction materials like ladders. Additionally, it is found in food, food processing, and cookware, specifically regarding fermentation processes for beer. In studies of plastics, rhenium has not been detected in polyethylene terephthalate or polystyrene.