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Molybdenum and its applications

Uses of new Molybdenum

Use 2022: 631.5 m lbs Mo (286,440 tonnes Mo) contained.

The chart above refers to molybdenum produced from mined ore, not to scrap material recycled by chemical processes or remelting; hence the name "new molybdenum".

About 25% of this material is used to make molybdenum grade stainless steel, while constructional steel, tool and high speed steel and cast iron, taken together use an additional 54%. The remaining 21% is used in upgraded products including nickel alloys, molybdenum chemical compounds, lubricant grade MoS₂ and molybdenum metal.

For more information about molybdenum's many downstream uses, please revert to the menu on the left.