Rhenium

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 * Atomic Number:** 75


 * Protons:** 75


 * Electrons:** 75


 * Neutrons:** 11


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 186.207

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 * Isotopes:**

 Rhenium was discovered by a German research team that included Walter Noddack, Ida Tacke, and Otto Berg. The scientists knew that there were two empty boxes in the periodic table that represented elements that had not yet been discovered. These scientist found Rhenium in platinum.
 * Discovery:**

**Name:** From the Latin word thats means Rhine River.


 * Uses:** Rhodium is used to make electrical contacts, as jewelry and in catalytic converters, but is most frequently used as an alloying agent in other materials, such as platinum and palladium.


 * Interesting Facts**: The crystal structure is a Hexagonal. The classification on this element is metallic. Its grayish white color.

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