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Molybdenum and its applications

Role of Molybdenum
Mining & processing
Iron, steel and other alloys
Molybdenum metal, alloys and chemicals
- Molybdenum metal & alloys
- Molybdenum compounds and their chemistry
  - Basic Mo chemistry
  - Molybdenum compounds uses
Applications by industry

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