Origin : The element is named after 'Rhenus', the Latin name for the river Rhine.
Description :
A metal with a very high melting point, second only to tungsten. It is usually available as a grey powder and is among the rarest metals on Earth. Rhenium is used in filaments and for catalysts in the chemicals industry.
Image :
Based on the coat of arms of the Rhine League which regulated trade in the Middle Ages. Click here to see larger version of this image.
