Molybdenum is best characterized by its resistance to high temperatures, corrosion and high melting point. Due to its unique properties, pure molybdenum excels in many demanding applications.
High melting point
Molybdenum has a high melting point of 2623°C, which enables it to remain stable in extremely high-temperature environments and does not easily soften or deform.
High strength and hardness
Molybdenum maintains high strength and hardness at high temperatures, making it suitable for the manufacture of high-temperature components, such as high-temperature furnace tubes and high-temperature electrodes in the aerospace and military fields.
Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity
Molybdenum has good thermal and electrical conductivity, and is suitable for use as a heat dissipation material and conductive material for electronic equipment, such as LED chip holders and heat sinks.
Corrosion resistance
Molybdenum has good corrosion resistance to most acids (e.g. sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid), which makes it an ideal material for the chemical and petrochemical industries, where it is widely used in chemical reactors and vessels.
molybdenum atomic structure
The molybdenum atom has 42 protons and 42 electrons, the number of which varies depending on the isotope, the most common isotope being molybdenum-98.
molybdenum periodic table
Molybdenum, with the chemical symbol Mo and atomic number 42, is a transition metal and is located in Period 5, Group 6.
molybdenum melting point
Molybdenum has a melting point of 2623°C (4753°F) and is one of the most heat-resistant metals.
molybdenum oxidation
Molybdenum commonly has oxidation states of +4 and +6, and the major oxides include MoO₂ and MoO₃.
molybdenum mines
Molybdenum has a density of 10.28 g/cm3.
molybdenum electron configuration
The electronic structure of molybdenum is [Kr] 4d^5 5s^1.
natural sources of molybdenum
Molybdenum occurs mainly in the earth's crust as molybdenite (MoS₂) and is an important source of the mineral molybdenum.
Physical Properties of Molybdenum
Density: 10.28 g/cm³, a high density material among metals.
Melting point: 2623°C (4753°F), very high melting point, suitable for high temperature applications.
Boiling Point: 4639°C (8382°F), high boiling point, exhibiting strong thermal stability.
Hardness: Vickers hardness of approximately 1530 MPa, high hardness and wear resistance.
Thermal conductivity: 138 W/(m-K), good thermal conductivity, conducive to rapid heat transfer.
Resistivity: 5.7 µΩ-cm (at 20°C), low resistivity, good electrical conductivity.
Crystal Structure: Body Centered Cubic Crystal (BCC) structure, giving it high mechanical strength and rigidity.
Coefficient of Expansion: 4.8 µm/(m-K), low coefficient of thermal expansion, resulting in low deformation and good stability in high temperature environments.
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