What Is Molybdenum Metal?
Molybdenum metal, symbol Mo, is a refractory, silvery-white transition metal known for its exceptionally high melting point (2623°C), excellent corrosion resistance, and mechanical durability.
✅ Key Properties:
Melting Point: 2623°C (one of the highest among metals)
Density: ~10.28 g/cm³
Hardness: ~5.5 Mohs
Structure: Body-Centered Cubic (BCC)
Oxidation Resistance: Stable in air at room temp, oxidizes above 300°C
Electrical & Thermal Conductivity: High
Common Applications of Molybdenum Metal
Steel Industry: As an alloying element in molybdenum steel (钼钢) for tools, pipelines, and military armor.
Aerospace: Structural components in aircraft engines and missiles due to thermal stability.
Electronics & Semiconductors: Back plates and heat spreaders.
Glass & Ceramics: Molybdenum electrodes in high-temperature glass furnaces.
Petroleum Industry: Catalyst for hydrodesulfurization and hydrocracking.
Medical & Nuclear Fields: Molybdenum alloys used in radiation shielding and reactor components.
Why Ti Time Company?
🏭 Expert Manufacturing
With decades of metallurgical experience, Ti Time utilizes hydrogen reduction, vacuum sintering, and precision rolling/forging to produce molybdenum metal in powder, rod, bar, sheet, and electrode forms.
⚙️ Custom Solutions
We provide tailor-made sizes, purities, and surface finishes, with capabilities to manufacture ultra-thin molybdenum foils and large-format plates.
📦 Global Logistics & Quality
Ti Time’s molybdenum products comply with ASTM B386/B387, ISO, and ROHS standards. We support international shipping, low-MOQ prototypes, and bulk orders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What purity levels do you offer for molybdenum metal?
We supply Mo with ≥99.95%, 99.99%, and 99.999% purity depending on customer needs.
What forms of molybdenum can Ti Time produce?
We offer molybdenum rods, wires, foils, plates, crucibles, and electrodes, all customizable.
Can molybdenum be used for vacuum applications?
Yes. Due to its low vapor pressure and high purity, it is ideal for vacuum and furnace environments.
What’s the MOQ for molybdenum metal orders?
We support flexible MOQs, from research-scale orders to mass industrial supply.
Is molybdenum safe for biological applications?
Yes, molybdenum is biocompatible and used in specialized medical and laboratory applications.
Summary
Molybdenum metal is a high-performance material essential to modern industry, combining thermal endurance, mechanical strength, and chemical inertness. Ti Time Company delivers top-quality molybdenum metal products to meet custom design, purity, and performance requirements across aerospace, metallurgy, electronics, and energy sectors.
Whether you’re sourcing high-purity Mo for research or need industrial-scale molybdenum alloys for steel hardening, Ti Time is your ideal molybdenum metal supplier.
