Molybdenum

About Molybdenum (Mo)

Symbol: Mo
Atomic number: 42
Atomic weight: 95.95
Element category: Transition metal
Molybdenum is a silvery‐white, hard transition metal that is softer and more ductile than tungsten. It exhibits high creep resistance, low specific resistance, elevated corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion.

Molybdenum (Mo) is primarily used as an alloying element in steel, cast iron and superalloys to improve hardness, strength, toughness as well as wear and corrosion resistance. It is also employed in the furnace industry for radiation shields, components and sintering trays.

Additional uses for molybdenum include applications of its compounds in chemical processes. Molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) is used as a dry lubricant and for high-pressure, high-temperature wear protection. Molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) is used as an adhesive between enamels and metals.

Molybdenum (Mo) Features

Molybdenum (Mo) is a transition metal that is utilised across numerous industries. Its measured properties include:

Heat resistance: Molybdenum products maintain stability at high temperatures. Consequently, they are suitable for applications requiring tolerance of elevated thermal conditions and mechanical stress.

Strength and toughness: Molybdenum exhibits high strength and toughness. Consequently, it provides consistent performance in demanding conditions.

Corrosion resistance: Molybdenum products show resistance to corrosion and chemical degradation, which allows their use in corrosive environments.

Electrical and thermal conductivity: Owing to their measured electrical and thermal conductivity, molybdenum products are used in electronic and thermal management applications.

Versatility: Molybdenum can be processed into various forms such as sheets, bars, wires and powders, each suitable for a range of applications.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) now provides various molybdenum products, including:

Molybdenum Metals

Molybdenum bars, sheets, plates, wires, discs, squares, crucibles, electrodes, boats, fasteners and powders.
Purity: ≥99%.

Molybdenum Alloys

TZM alloy, Mo-La alloy, Re-Mo alloy, Mo-Nb alloy, Al-Mo alloy, Fe-Mo alloy, ZHM alloy, MHC alloy, Mo-W alloy, Cu-Mo alloy and Mo-Ni pre-alloy, etc.
Available in various forms.

Molybdenum Compounds & Catalysts

MoO3 powder, Mo2C powder, MoSi2 powder, MoS2 powder, MoB powder, MoSe2 powder, K2MoO4 powder, lithium molybdate powder, etc.

Molybdenum Evaporation Materials

Molybdenum (Mo) evaporation materials, Cr/Mo evaporation materials, Mo/Al evaporation materials, Mo/Ti evaporation materials, Ta/Mo evaporation materials, MoO3 evaporation materials.
Purity: ≥99.9%.

Other Molybdenum Products

MoS2 crystal, MoTe2 crystal, MoSe2 crystal, MoSSe crystal, MoWS2 crystal.
Purity: ≥99.9%.

Molybdenum Video

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