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Molybdenum
Mo
Strong, heat-resistant, and reliable
Molybdenum is a hard, shiny silver-colored metal with an extremely high melting point of 2623°C. Thanks to this property, it is ideally suited for applications where components are exposed to high temperatures and mechanical stress for extended periods. Pure molybdenum and its alloys are widely used in aerospace, metal processing, and vacuum technology.
| Properties | Molybdenum is strong, wear-resistant, and highly resistant to heat and chemicals. It is easy to work with and does not oxidize quickly. By adding substances like lanthanum oxide, it becomes more flexible and retains its strength at high temperatures for longer periods. |
| Applications | Molybdenum is used in heating elements, welding electrodes, glass production, rocket engines, coatings, and components of vacuum furnaces. It is also crucial for rocket technology and electronics. |
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Why choose Molybdenum?
The benefits of Molybdenum
Molybdenum is exceptionally suited for applications where extreme heat, mechanical stress, and chemical influences converge. Thanks to its stability under vacuum and resistance to deformation, it is a favored material for components in industrial furnaces, where reliability is crucial. Additionally, the MLR and TZM variants allow molybdenum to be further tailored to specific requirements, such as increased recrystallization temperatures and enhanced ductility. This makes molybdenum an essential material in advanced technologies and demanding production systems.
Alternative metals
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Titanium Titanium is a silver-grey, strong yet lightweight metal extracted from minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
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Zirconium Zirconium is a silver-gray transition metal with excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for use in aggressive environments.
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Nickel Nickel is a shiny silvery-white metal that is used globally in steel.
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Cobalt Cobalt is a silvery-gray, hard metal with unique magnetic properties and a rich history.
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Hafnium Hafnium is a silvery, malleable metal that is extracted from zirconium ores.
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Tantalum Tantalum is a gray-shiny metal known for its exceptional corrosion resistance in aggressive environments.
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Niobium Niobium is a shiny gray metal known for its toughness and excellent chemical resistance.
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Tungsten Gray-glossy and very heavy metal with the highest melting and boiling point of all metals.
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