First Use of new Molybdenum
About 25% of all molybdenum produced is used to make moly grade stainless steel.
About 50% is used for other iron-based alloys such as constructional steel, tool and high speed steel and cast iron. Steel mills add molybdenum either as Technical Mo Oxide or as Ferromolybdenum.
The remaining 25% is upgraded and used as lubricant grade MoS2, molybdenum compounds and moly metal.
To read about the many downstream uses please revert to the menu on the left.