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The Brief Introduction to Molybdenum Alloy

Solid solutions of molybdenum and other metals. Molybdenum is classified as a refractory metal by virtue of its high melting point (2623°C or 4750°F), and many of its applications result from its strength at high temperatures.

A number of other physical and mechanical properties make it attractive for use in a wide variety of applications. Molybdenum is used extensively as electrodes in electric-boost furnaces because it erodes very slowly and does not contaminate the glass bath.

Its high-temperature strength allows it to support significant structural loads imposed during operation of the furnaces. About 86% of molybdenum produced is used in metallurgical applications such as alloys, with the rest of molybdenum used as compounds in chemical applications.

Estimated fractional global industrial use of molybdenum is structural steel 35%, stainless steel 25%, chemicals 14%, tool & high-speed steels 9%, cast iron 6%, molybdenum elemental metal 6%, and superalloys, 5%.
 

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