Rhenium
Overview
One of the rarest elements in Earth's crust. Rhenium superalloys are indispensable for jet engine turbine blades, enabling higher operating temperatures and fuel efficiency.
Strategic Relevance
No viable substitute in high-temperature aerospace applications. Global supply is constrained by copper and molybdenum mining volumes.
Applications
Price History
Historical price trend (USD/kg or USD/tonne)
Physical Properties
- Density
- 21.02 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 3,186°C
- Atomic Number
- 75
- Category
- Transition Metal
Supply Concentration
- Chile30%
- Kazakhstan15%
- USA12%
- Russia12%
- Other31%
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Procyon Indicative Price
Form: Pellets · Purity: 99.99%
Indicative price provided for information purposes, derived from Procyon Metals' trading activity. It is neither a firm offer nor investment advice. Firm quotes available on request, depending on volume, form and purity.
Request a quote →Frequently asked questions
What is the price of rhenium?
In 2024, the reference price for rhenium stood at around 1840 USD/kg, compared with 1650 USD/kg in 2023. Prices vary with purity, form (oxide or metal) and traded volume; the full history is charted above.
Where can you buy rhenium?
Physical rhenium is purchased through specialist traders. Procyon Metals supports clients end to end: sourcing from vetted counterparties, purity certification, insured logistics and secure storage in Brinks vaults.
Why is rhenium a strategic metal?
No viable substitute in high-temperature aerospace applications. Prices up 54.8% YoY driven by Boeing supply chain pressures and defense demand.
Which countries produce rhenium?
Rhenium production is highly concentrated: Chile (30%), Kazakhstan (15%), USA (12%), Russia (12%).