Chemical Mo Products
The list of chemical Mo products available on the market includes:
- Lubricant grade Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2)
produced by drying and de-oiling unroasted molybdenite concentrate
- Sublimed pure molybdic oxide,
produced by the sublimation of roasted molybdenite concentrate
- Ammonium Heptamolybdate
- Ammonium Octamolybdate
- Ammonium Dimolybdate
- Calcined pure molybdic Oxide
- Sodium Molybdate
produced by upgrading roasted molybdenite concentrate by wet chemical processes.
ADM - Ammonium Dimolybdate
(Courtesy of Molymet, Chile)
AHM - Ammonium Heptamolybdate
(Courtesy of Molymet, Chile)
Molybdenum chemicals are extensively applied due to their unique characteristics, such as:
- Catalytic activity in petroleum desulphurising catalysts;
- colourful pigments;
- corrosion inhibitors;
- micronutrients in fertilizers;
- flame and smoke suppression;
- lubricity under extreme pressure and temperature conditions.