Molybdenum Metal & Alloys

Molybdenum metal is usually produced by powder metallurgy techniques in which Mo powder is hydrostratically compacted and sintered at about 2100°C. Hot working is done in the 870-1260°C range. Moly forms a volatile oxide when heated in air above about 600°C and therefore high temperature applications are limited to non-oxidizing or vacuum environments.
 
Moly alloys have excellent strength and mechanical stability at high temperatures (up to 1900°C). Their high ductility and toughness provide a greater tolerance for imperfections and brittle fracture than ceramics.
 
The unique properties of molybdenum alloys are utilised in many applications:
 
High temperature heating elements, radiation shields, extrusions, forging dies, etc;
 
 
Rotating X-ray anodes used in clinical diagnostics;
 
Glass melting furnace electrodes and components that are resistant to molten glass;
 
Heat sinks with thermal expansivity matching silicon for semiconductor chip mounts;
 
Sputtered layers, only Ångstroms (10-7 mm) thick, for gates and interconnects on integrated circuit chips;
 
Sprayed coatings on automotive piston rings and machine components to reduce friction and improve wear.
 
For specialised applications, Mo is alloyed with many other metals:
 
Mo-tungsten alloys are noted for exceptional resistance to molten zinc;
 
Mo is clad with copper to provide low expansion and high conductivity electronic circuit boards;
 
Mo-25% rhenium alloys are used for rocket engine components and liquid metal heat exchangers which must be ductile at room temperature.
 
 
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