The First Synthesis of Octamer Molybdenum Blue: New Hope For the Molybdenum Oxygen Cluster Family

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Recently, researchers from Donghua University and the University of Glasgow achieved a significant scientific breakthrough by successfully synthesizing two novel giant molybdenum blue wheel-shaped cluster compounds—{Mo85} and {Mo172}. This accomplishment fills a long-standing gap in high-nuclearity the molybdenum oxygen cluster family, specifically the octameric structure, injecting new vitality and momentum into this field of research.

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Tungsten Exports Perform Poorly, Tungsten Prices Shift Downward

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Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online 

The highly anticipated new round of guidance prices from two tungsten companies in Jiangxi has been released. Tungsten ore prices appear relatively firm compared to ammonium paratungstate (APT) prices, reflecting the current tension between tight supply of mineral resources and weak demand for smelting and alloy products.

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Molybdenum Market Update - March 20, 2025

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Molybdenum market update on March 20, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market has generally maintained a weak but stable operation, primarily reflected in suppliers' lack of confidence in holding prices and a low probability of an optimistic market outlook.

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Tungsten Price Stable with Caution, Cobalt Market Heat Fades

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Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The domestic tungsten price currently shows a predominantly stable trend, with recent essential demand gradually entering the market, creating a certain level of activity.

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Molybdenum Market Update - March 19, 2025

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Molybdenum market update on March 19, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market has generally maintained a weak trend, with intense price negotiations between buyers and sellers amid the interplay of positive and negative factors. Suppliers are strongly inclined to hold back sales to support prices, while buyers continue to exert downward pressure on prices. Under these circumstances, market transactions remain limited, and industry participants show slightly insufficient confidence in the market outlook.

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