Molybdenum Application: Demands Are Growing

Online, February 8, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Whenever we try to gather information of molybdenum application, we will observe that there is a growing demand for molybdenum in various fields. According to some experts, in the next decade, the demand may grow significantly and show unexpected results for stock market analysts. This is because a great number of people are not aware of molybdenum's functions, many of which are to be revealed in near future.

1. Usage in Military Sector
Military sector alone has a good scope for the demand of molybdenum. A large amount of money is spent in this sector worldwide. In missiles, a big percentage of total production is used. This percentage in some cases may exceed even 20 %.

Molybdenum has various applications as both simple substance and certain alloy. In the form powder, it works as fertilizer for different kinds of plants such as cauliflower. Molybdenum 99 is widely used in fields associated with medical imaging. Mammography and other low-voltage sources use molybdenum as a substitute for tungsten materials. Moreover, power plants also need elemental molybdenum for controlling the pollution.

Several molybdenum applications require it in compound form. For example, if you need high pressure and high temperature anti-wear agent, then you have to resort to MoS2 or molybdenum disulfide in the form of a solid lubricant. Molybdenum provides a preventive layer for lubricant parts by forming a thin coating. Similarly, you will need molybdenum disilicide or MoSi2 in applications where heating element has to operate in extremely high temperature such as 1500゜C. On the other hand, if you need an adhesive for metals and enamels, then you will need molybdenum trioxide.

2. Choice of Steel Manufacturers
High corrosion resistance and weldability are two important factors that make molybdenum a choice for steel alloys. Molybdenum prevents the dissolution of iron atoms by adding to lattice strain which in turn increase the amount of energy needed to dissolve. The share of molybdenum in high strength steel alloys ranges from 0.25% to 8%. Although the share looks very small, yet you will be surprised to learn that the total quantity of molybdenum used in stainless steel, cast iron, high temperature super alloys and tool steel adds up to over 43000 tons.

Molybdenum has a tendency of not expanding significantly even in extremely high-temperature conditions. Moreover, it can combat high temperature without softening too. These qualities make it a perfect choice for the applications where high temperature is required. Aircraft industry, manufacturers of guns, pots and fabrics industry, filaments and lamps are some areas where molybdenum products are widely used.

In addition to above mentioned applications, molybdenum is used for other purposes as well. For example, it is very useful in many health-related settings. Molybdenum supplements are very effective in prevention of various health related problems. Finally, we can say that the list of molybdenum applications is very long. Nuclear energy applications, pollution control equipments, oil drill rigs, hydrocarbon crystallization and oil and natural gas pipelines are some other examples where this special metal is utilized.

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