Molybdenum has some attractive properties, notably excellent strength and mechanical stability. It maintains these properties at extremely high temperatures and is ductile and tough.
These are the main reasons why it is incorporated into so many industrial alloys, but there are other key factors.
For example, its high thermal and electrical conductivity, combined with its strong bond to glass, means it is still used for lighting, as it was in the early 20th century.
It can also provide corrosion resistance to certain alloys, and the molybdenum content also provides resistance to reducing acids.
Molybdenum alloys have a wide range of different applications, including electrical and electronic equipment, aerospace components, high-temperature furnaces and processing equipment.
Molybdenum has some attractive properties, notably excellent strength and mechanical stability. It retains those credentials at extremely high temperatures, and it is both ductile and tough.