Molybdenum (Mo) is a silvery-white metal with the element symbol Mo, atomic number 42, density 10.2 g/cm³, melting point 2610°C, and boiling point 5560°C. In addition to the above basics, in this article, we’ll introduce 7 facts about Mo.

A research team from the University of Texas at Austin, recently published a study on the use of two-dimensional MoS₂ as a starting material to obtain wafer-scalable single-layer amorphous molybdenum trioxide (MoO₃).

Molybdenum steel is a high-strength alloy that is used in a variety of industries. Steel alloys made from molybdenum are not only stronger and harder, but they are also highly resistant to heat and corrosion. Electronics, heavy machinery parts, tools, and aircraft parts are often manufactured using steel alloys containing molybdenum.

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University have recently published a paper describing laser powder bed fusion of unalloyed tungsten in the academic journal Metals.