Molybdenum Metal (Mo)-Powder

Molybdenum is a very versatile metal used in a wide range of applications. The most common use of molybdenum is as an additive in various types of steel. Over 70% of molybdenum produced goes into stainless, structural and tool steels. Moly provides corrosion resistance to stainless steel and reduces cracking, increases high temperature strength and improves weldability in structural and tool steels. Additional uses for moly include chemicals for petroleum refining and lubricants, filament materials, electrodes, and aircraft applications. Molybdenum is classified as a heavy metal but is much less toxic than other heavy metals, this makes it an attractive substitute for materials like lead and mercury.

Our proprietary processes used in reducing metal oxides to the metal powders yields unmatched purity and quality. As powder metallurgy experts, FUNCMATER controls the process to ensure the powder meets our stringent purity requirements.

Application

Molybdenum is mainly used in the steel industry.The 0.3% molybdenum additive can improve the strength and corrosion resistance of cast iron of several steel types.Rust-resistant and acid-resistant molybdenum steel alloys contain between 0.4 and 3.5% molybdenum.Surface treatment can improve the mechanical strength of molybdenum-containing steel.Some fast steels also have as much as 14.5% molybdenum.Molybdenum replaces nickel in some steels.In this case, cr-mo steel is obtained instead of cr-ni steel.At present, molybdenum is also used in the production of heat-resistant super alloys.