By alloying molybdenum with rhenium the form stability and furthermore the ductility (reduction in the brittle-ductile transition temperature) can be improved. The PLANSEE standard alloys Mo5Re and Mo41Re include 5 resp. 41 weight% of rhenium.
Advantages compared to pure Mo:
- higher ductility at room temperature
- higher recrystallization temperature
- better weldability
- higher strength
Typical areas of application:
- rocket propulsion components for the aerospace industry
- welded constructions, e.g. heat exchangers for liquid metals and inert gases
- high temperature thermoelements
