Fri 21st November 2008

Darton Commodities Ltd works exclusively with a major European producer of Rhenium Metal in pellet form for sales into the melting sector. With a melting point of 3180 degrees Celsius rhenium has now become an integral ingredient in complex nickel based alloys for turbine blades for the aerospace sector where the ability to burn fuel at higher temperatures results in a more efficient and cleaner engine. Darton offers comprehensive technical support and is in a position to customize the product, packing and delivery in accordance with our customer's requirements.

Rhenium metal pellets

Size Typical : Cylinders Ø 16 mm, height 8 mm Weight Typical : 15 to 20 g

Chemical analysis

Typical Guarenteed Al 5 ppm < 20 ppm Ca <2 ppm <20 ppm Cr 75 ppm <100 ppm Fe 100 ppm <300 ppm K 4 ppm <20 ppm Mg <2 ppm <20 ppm Mo < 8 ppm <50 ppm Na < 2 ppm <20 ppm Ni 25 ppm <50 ppm Si <8 ppm <20 ppm O 0.034% 0.050% Re 99.92% 99.9%

Standard packing Plastic bottles sealed containing 1 - 5 kgs

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