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Rhenium Isotopes

Nominal Mass
Accurate Mass
% Natural Abundance
Chemical Form
Enrichment Available %

185 Re

184.952951 (3)

37.40 (2)

metal

94 – 97+

187 Re

186.955744 (3)

62.60 (2)

metal

95 – 99+

Both Rhenium Isotopes are used for medical purposes. Re-185 is used for the production of Re-186 which is used for bone pain palliation. Re-187 can be used for the production of Re-188 which is used for cancer therapy and restenosis, though most Re-188 is produced via W-186.