IMOA: International Molybdenum Association: The voice of the molybdenum industry worldwide

Essential for life

Molybdenum is essential for all human, animal and plant life.

A sustainable future

Molybdenum makes an important contribution to sustainable development.

Beautiful, long-lasting skylines

Molybdenum improves the corrosion resistance and fire strength of stainless steels in architecture.

Lighter and stronger vehicles

Molybdenum-alloyed steels make vehicles lighter, stronger and safer.

Pipelines delivering vital supplies

Molybdenum-containing, high-strength pipeline steels deliver oil and gas safely and economically.

IMOA is a non profit trade association.

Representing the majority of the molybdenum industry worldwide, we work to raise awareness about the unique properties of molybdenum, its beneficial effects on materials performance, its safety in use and its contribution to sustainable development.

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Stainless Steel In Architecture

Molybdenum improves the corrosion resistance of stainless steels.

Scientific Literature

Database of molybdenum in biology, chemistry and human health.

Molybdenum Market Information

IMOA information on the worldwide molybdenum market.

Knowledge Center

Technical information and case studies for engineering specifiers and architects.

10 21 Delayed cracking – a serious challenge for ultra-high strength steels

Strong steels are sensitive to hydrogen-induced failure. Molybdenum alloying can ease the pain.

09 21 Flipping the Scripps

The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, managed by Scripps Institute of Oceanography, is one of the world's largest research piers. Since its initial construction in 1916 ...

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