Molybdenum (Mo) is a refractory metal with a melting point of 2620°C. It hosts a small coefficient of expansion, high electrical conductivity, and good thermal conductivity. It does not react with hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and alkaline solutions at room temperature, and is only soluble in nitric acid, aqua regia, or concentrated sulfuric acid. Therefore, Mo and its alloys have a wide range of applications and good prospects. In this article, we will describe 6 uses of Mo.

Recently, a research team from the Russian Academy of Sciences has successfully prepared tungsten carbide (WC) powder in this study by synthesizing bimodal tungsten powder by electrical explosion of wire (EEW) method and investigated the carburization process of EEW bimodal tungsten powder.

Recently, researchers from the Danish National Research Centre for the Working Environment clarified the doses of molybdenum (Mo), lithium, and tungsten (W) for inhalation toxicity and evaluated the genotoxicity and carcinogenic potential of these three elements.

Mo may be a little-known and important element that could be life-threatening when its levels in the body are unbalanced. With 42 protons and 54 neutrons, Mo is located right in the middle of the periodic table, and it is in considerable demand as an alloy for strengthening steel. It's also the only element that keeps most of your food from being lethal.