Molybdenum - Wikipedia
网页Molybdenum is a chemical element; it has symbol Mo (from Neo-Latin molybdaenum) and atomic number 42. The name derived from Ancient Greek Μόλυβδος molybdos, meaning lead, since its ores were confused with lead ores. [9]
Molybdenum | Uses in Steel Alloys & Superalloys | Britannica
网页2024年8月30日 · For molybdenum the chief ore is molybdenite—molybdenum disulfide, MoS 2 —but molybdates such as lead molybdate, PbMoO 4 (wulfenite), and MgMoO 4 are also found. Most commercial production is from ores containing the mineral molybdenite.
Molybdenum - Minerals Education Coalition
网页The most important ore source of molybdenum is the mineral molybdenite; a minor amount is recovered from the mineral wulfenite. Molybdenum commonly is recovered as a by-product or co-product from copper mining.
Molybdenum processing | Extraction, Applications & Uses
网页Molybdenum processing, preparation of the ore for use in various products. Molybdenum (Mo) is a white platinum-like metal with a melting point of 2,610 °C (4,730 °F). In its pure state, it is tough and ductile and is characterized by moderate hardness, high thermal conductivity, high resistance to.
Molybdenum Statistics and Information | U.S. Geological Survey
网页Molybdenum (Mo) is a refractory metallic element used principally as an alloying agent in steel, cast iron, and superalloys to enhance hardenability, strength, toughness, and wear and corrosion resistance.
Molybdenum - Element information, properties and uses ...
网页The main molybdenum ore is molybdenite (molybdenum disulfide). It is processed by roasting to form molybdenum oxide, and then reducing to the metal. The main mining areas are in the USA, China, Chile and Peru.
Facts About Molybdenum - Live Science
网页2018年4月11日 · The main molybdenum ore is molybdenite (molybdenum disulfide), but can also be found in wulfenite (lead molybdate) and powellite (calcium molybdate). It is recovered as a by-product of copper...