In short
Most molybdenum is used as an alloying element in steel and stainless steel. As a metal it is used for furnace parts, heating elements, glass-melting electrodes and electronics, because it has a high melting point of about 2,623 °C and keeps its strength when hot.
Molybdenum metalMain uses
- Alloying steel. Adds strength, hardness and corrosion resistance to alloy and stainless steels.
- Furnace parts. Hot-zone parts, heat shields and supports in vacuum and hydrogen furnaces.
- Heating elements. Wire, strip and rod for high-temperature furnaces.
- Glass melting. Electrodes used in glass furnaces.
- Electronics. Thin films, sputtering targets and heat sinks.
Key properties
| Property | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | about 2,623 °C |
| Density | about 10.2 g/cm³ |
| Oxidation | Oxidises in air at high temperature, so use vacuum, hydrogen or inert gas |
Typical published values, not a guarantee for a specific lot.
Forms
Molybdenum is supplied as rods, plates and lump material. Tell the supplier the form, dimensions, purity and quantity you need.
Compare it with tungsten in molybdenum vs tungsten.
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