Chemical & petrochemical processing

Stainless steel with 6% Mo improves equipment efficiency and eliminates costly repair. This case study has been provided by Thomas Stoner of Hercules Incorporated and Kelly Wyrough of Roben Manufacturing and was written by IMOA consultant John Grocki.

Molybdenum compounds have been used in commercial pigments for over a hundred years. They continue to play an important role in today’s sustainable and environmentally safe colorings.

A recent study found that about one quarter of the molybdenum used each year is recycled material from scrap sources. The rest is newly mined, primary molybdenum. Scrap therefore plays an important role in meeting demand and contributing to sustainability.

Stainless steel wire and rod are used to manufacture a wide variety of woven steel mesh products. They are used in many applications ranging from the eye-catching and spectacular to the unobtrusive and utilitarian. Molybdenum contributes to their growing popularity and success by improving corrosion resistance.