Chemical Mo Products
Chemical Mo products available on the market include:
- lubricant grade molybdenum disulfide (MoS2),
produced by drying and de-oiling unroasted high purity molybdenite concentrate;
- sublimed pure molybdic oxide,
produced by the sublimation of roasted molybdenite concentrate;
- ammonium heptamolybdate,
- ammonium octamolybdate,
- ammonium dimolybdate,
- calcined pure molybdic oxide, and
- sodium molybdate,
produced by upgrading roasted molybdenite concentrate using wet chemical processes.
ADM - ammonium dimolybdate
(Courtesy of Molymet, Chile)
AHM - ammonium heptamolybdate
(Courtesy of Molymet, Chile)
Because of their unique characteristics, molybdenum chemicals find extensive use in:
- desulphurisation catalysts,
- colourful pigments,
- corrosion inhibitors,
- fertilizer micronutrients,
- flame and smoke suppressants, and
- lubricants for extreme pressure and temperature operating conditions.
