Molybdenum and its applications
Chemical molybdenum products
Chemical molybdenum products available on the market include:
- Lubricant grade molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), produced by drying and de-oiling unroasted high purity molybdenite concentrate
- Sublimed pure molybdic oxide, produced by the sublimation of roasted molybdenite concentrate
The following chemical products are produced by upgrading roasted molybdenite concentrate using wet chemical processes:
- Ammonium heptamolybdate
- Ammonium octamolybdate
- Ammonium dimolybdate
- Calcined pure molybdic oxide
- Sodium molybdate
Because of their unique characteristics, molybdenum chemicals find extensive use in:
- Desulfurization catalysts
- Colorful pigments
- Corrosion inhibitors
- Fertilizer micronutrients
- Flame and smoke suppressants
- Lubricants for extreme pressure and temperature operating conditions
Read more about chemical molybdenum applications

ADM - ammonium dimolybdate
(Courtesy of Molymet, Chile)

AHM - ammonium heptamolybdate
(Courtesy of Molymet, Chile)