Molybdenum

Molybdenum has a broad range of applications and uses. Approximately 80 percent of the world’s molybdenum is used in metallurgical applications such as alloy steels, stainless steels and cast irons, and the other 20 percent is used in chemical applications. One of the first applications of molybdenum was as a cost-effective replacement for tungsten in high-speed steels. The density of molybdenum is about half that of tungsten, so it only takes 1 percent molybdenum to equal roughly 2 percent tungsten. In steel, molybdenum is highly versatile. It improves strength, hardness, toughness, weldability, elevated temperature strength, and corrosion resistance of other metals.

 

Steel mills and foundries use our molybdenum products to enhance the properties of their products, which are designated for multiple industrial applications that include chemical processing, energy generation, automotive, construction, mechanical engineering and mining. Some examples of products that may contain molybdenum are:

 

  • Stainless steel in architecture
  • Shovels, drills and other equipment in the mining industry
  • Tanks, piping and other equipment in chemical and food processing
  • Offshore oil and gas piping and infrastructure
  • Critical components in nuclear power plants including condensers
  • Large gears and crankshafts for ship propulsion

 

But molybdenum's unique properties make it ideal for many other applications beyond alloys. Molybdenum is also used in chemical applications such as:

 

  • Catalysts in the petrochemical industry
  • Lubricants in high pressure and temperature applications
  • Pigments
  • Smoke suppressants


More information about our products are available by accessing the link below:


 

Ferromolybdenum
   Roasted Molybdenite Concentrate

 

 

Molybdenum Environmental Profile


More information about Molybdenum can be found at:

 


The International Molybdenum Association

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