Molybdenum Alloy Supply

Molybdenum is a chemical element with the symbol Mo and atomic number 42. Molybdenum is a refractory metal generally used as a first choice in high thermal applications due to its high heat conductivity and high melting point of 4,753 °F or 2620 °C. Molybdenum has a small expansion coefficient and has one of the highest melting points of all pure elements which shows excellent strength and mechanical stability which can retain these properties at extremely high temperatures. Molybdenum is a ductile metal and is resistant to corrosion, which makes it a very popular material when added to high strength alloys.

Molybdenum Properties and Appearance

Molybdenum is a dull, silvery metal that is also a micronutrient necessary for life. It has a small expansion coefficient, high conductivity, and good thermal conductivity. Molybdenum has one of the highest melting points of all pure elements and features excellent strength and mechanical stability. It retains these properties at extremely high temperatures. Chemical Comparison

Element	Content
Iron (Fe)	49.15
Cobalt (Co)	48.75
Vanadium (V)	2
Manganese (Mn)	0.05
Silicon (Si)	0.05

Physical Properties

Properties	Metric	Imperial
Density	g/cm³	0.2930 lb./in³

Mechanical Properties

Properties	Metric	Imperial
Tensile Strength	1344 MPa	195 psi
Yield Strength (@ strain 0.200%)	1276 MPa	185 psi
Elastic Modulus (@ strain 0.200%)	GPa	30 x 10³ ksi

Thermal Properties

Properties	Metric	Imperial
Thermal Expansion (@-73-21°C/-99.4-69.8°F)	µm/m°-C	µin/in°F
Thermal Conductivity (@150°C/302°F)	W/mK	206.8 BTU in/hr.ft².°F

Molybdenum Applications

Molybdenum’s high resistance to high temperatures makes it an excellent choice for use in vacuum furnaces and glass melting electrodes. Molybdenum is used in energy industries including oil refining and nuclear applications. With its excellent stability, Molybdenum is also used in electronics and sealing applications. As well as high heat environments, Molybdenum has a medical industry use in low voltage x-ray sources due to its low volatility. Molybdenum is used in the form of steel alloys for strength, hardness, electrical conductivity and its high resistance to both corrosion and wear. Find out more about corrosion resistant alloys here https://vulcanmetalgroup.com/corrosion-resistant-alloys/ Also, see our useful guide on Understand Your Molybdenum Options and Four Things to Know About Molybdenum Before You Source Parts Molybdenum Formats supplied: Vulcan Metal Group supplies molybdenum sheet, powder, rod, tube, bar and wire. Custom machined and finished parts supplied to print. Please contact us for more on how Vulcan Metal Group can help your business.