MU1420 Molybdenum Foil (Mo-Foils)

Molybdenum Foil Description

Molybdenum is a silver-grey metallic element and has an extremely high melting point. It exists naturally in minerals in several oxidation states, but does not exist at all as a free metal. Molybdenum easily forms hard and stable carbides. Consequently, molybdenum is widely applied in the manufacture of steel alloys, high-strength alloys, and superalloys. Molybdenum foil is one of the products of molybdenum and is commonly used in electronics, aviation, aerospace, electric light sources, vacuum furnaces' heating parts, heat shields, molybdenum boats, and molybdenum crucibles. 

Properties: 

1. High melting point: Molybdenum has an incredibly high melting point of approximately 2,623 ℃. This allows Molybdenum Foil to maintain its shape and properties even at extreme temperatures.

2. High density: Molybdenum is a dense metal whose density is approximately 10.28 g/cm³. The high density gives Molybdenum Foils a high degree of quality and stability in most uses.

3. Good thermal conductivity: Molybdenum has good thermal conductivity, which makes Molybdenum Foil very effective in some applications where dissipation of heat is required. It can efficiently transfer and dissipate heat rapidly.

4. Adequate mechanical properties: Molybdenum Foil has good mechanical strength and plasticity as a foil, and it is well-suited to applications involving bending or deformation.

5. Resistance to corrosion: Molybdenum Foils show good resistance against the majority of chemicals, thereby increasing their potential for application in special environments.

Molybdenum Foil Specifications

This material is very brittle; please consult us regarding the available length.

Molybdenum and Molybdenum Alloy Grades

Chemical Composition (%)

In addition to standard sizes, tailor-made dimensions are also available.

Molybdenum Foil Applications

1. Semiconductor industry: Molybdenum Foils are applied in the thin film deposition process in semiconductor manufacturing for the production of thin film devices such as metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs).

2. Electronics: Molybdenum Foil is also used as a heat sink in numerous electronic devices due to its high melting point and thermal conductivity, and contributes to device performance at high temperatures.

3. Laboratory experiments: Molybdenum Foils find use in laboratories for various experimental and research purposes, including optical experiments, thin-film experiments, and other high-temperature and high-density material experiments.

4. Vacuum equipment: Due to its high melting point and corrosion resistance, Molybdenum Foil can be used in the manufacture of vacuum equipment and vacuum fittings to ensure stability of the equipment at high temperatures and vacuum conditions.

5. Thermal barrier coatings: Molybdenum Foils are also used occasionally to condition thermal barrier coatings for high-temperature conditions, which offer thermal insulation against high temperatures.

Molybdenum Foil Packaging

Our Molybdenum foils are carefully handled to minimise damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition.

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Molybdenum: Element Properties and Uses

Molybdenum is a chemical element with the symbol Mo and atomic number 42. It is essential in various industrial applications due to its high strength and resistance to corrosion.

Where Molybdenum Was Discovered

Although molybdenum was found in the late eighteenth century, it had been used before it was found, such as in the fourteenth century, the Japanese used molybdenum steel knives.

Applications of Molybdenum and Its Alloy

With the development of science and technology, the application of molybdenum in high-tech and other fields has also been increasing.

Pure molybdenum, TZM or MoLa Alloy?

SAM prepares our molybdenum to perform perfectly in every application. We can determine the following properties through the addition of various alloys.