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Molybdenum uses

Molybdenum disilicide in ceramics and advanced materials

Because of its high melting point (2030°C) and excellent oxidation resistance molybdenum disilicide, MoSi2, finds application as a specialised ceramic in

  • heating elements, air furnaces
  • gas burners
  • diesel engine glow plugs
  • molten metal lances
  • aerospace, gas turbine engines, outer seal.