Molybdenum
Molybdenum is a refractory metal that is very useful in many industrial processes and applications that would not be possible with many of the more common metals and alloys. Refractory metals and alloys are extraordinarily resistant to heat and have unique physical properties.
Because of these properties Molybdenum is useful in many high temperature applications where high melting points are required. Molybdenum also exhibits good strength at elevated temperatures making moly useful in furnace, aerospace, and similar applications. And Molybdenum's good thermal and electrical conductivity and low coefficient of expansion make it a useful metal in electronic/electrical and glass-to-metal sealing applications.
Molybdenum also has nuclear energy applications, and is employed as a catalyst in the petroleum refining industry. Molybdenum is also an essential trace element in plant nutrition, and Molybdenum sulfide is useful as a lubricant, especially at high temperatures where oils would decompose.
Molybdenum Products
Ed Fagan Inc. stocks Molybdenum in a variety of forms and dimensions. Below are most of the standard stock form/sizes. If you do not see the size or form of Molybdenum that you require, please call one of our materials experts; our sales people are very knowledgeable and can assist you. We can cut, slit, shear, or center less grind Molybdenum to your exact specifications, and we also have tremendous versatility when it comes to custom sizes, packages, and unusual materials.
| Molybdenum Rod -- Centerless Ground | |
Molybdenum Rod Diameter |
Molybdenum Rod Diameter |
.040” Molybdenum Rod |
.1875” Molybdenum Rod |
.045” Molybdenum Rod |
.250” Molybdenum Rod |
.050” Molybdenum Rod |
.3125” Molybdenum Rod |
.060” Molybdenum Rod |
.375” Molybdenum Rod |
.0625" Molybdenum Rod |
.4375” Molybdenum Rod |
.065” Molybdenum Rod |
.500” Molybdenum Rod |
.070” Molybdenum Rod |
.625” Molybdenum Rod |
.075” Molybdenum Rod |
.750” Molybdenum Rod |
.080” Molybdenum Rod |
.875” Molybdenum Rod |
.090” Molybdenum Rod |
1.000” Molybdenum Rod |
.100” Molybdenum Rod |
1.025” Molybdenum Rod |
.115” Molybdenum Rod |
1.250” Molybdenum Rod |
.125” Molybdenum Rod |
1.500” Molybdenum Rod |
.150” Molybdenum Rod |
1.750” Molybdenum Rod |
.156” Molybdenum Rod |
2.000” Molybdenum Rod |
.175” Molybdenum Rod |
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| Molybdenum Rod -- Clean and Straight | |
Molybdenum Rod Diameter |
Molybdenum Rod Diameter |
.125” Molybdenum Rod |
.100” Molybdenum Rod |
.1875” Molybdenum Rod |
1.250” Molybdenum Rod |
.250” Molybdenum Rod |
1.250” Molybdenum Rod |
.3125” Molybdenum Rod |
1.375” Molybdenum Rod |
.375" Molybdenum Rod |
1.500” Molybdenum Rod |
.500” Molybdenum Rod |
.500” Molybdenum Rod |
.750” Molybdenum Rod |
2.000” Molybdenum Rod |
.075” Molybdenum Rod |
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| Molybdenum Sheet -- Electronic Grade | |
Molybdenum Sheet Thickness |
Molybdenum Sheet Thickness |
.050” Molybdenum Sheet |
.0625” Molybdenum Sheet |
.007” Molybdenum Sheet |
.080” Molybdenum Sheet |
.010” Molybdenum Sheet |
.090” Molybdenum Sheet |
.015” Molybdenum Sheet |
.125” Molybdenum Sheet |
.020" Molybdenum Sheet |
.187” Molybdenum Sheet |
.025” Molybdenum Sheet |
.250” Molybdenum Sheet |
.030” Molybdenum Sheet |
.375” Molybdenum Sheet |
.040” Molybdenum Sheet |
.625” Molybdenum Sheet |
.050” Molybdenum Sheet |
.500” Molybdenum Sheet |
.060” Molybdenum Sheet |
.750” Molybdenum Sheet |
| Molybdenum Sheet -- Furnace Grade | |
Molybdenum Sheet Thickness |
Molybdenum Sheet Thickness |
.010” Molybdenum Sheet |
.050” Molybdenum Sheet |
.015” Molybdenum Sheet |
.060” Molybdenum Sheet |
.020” Molybdenum Sheet |
.0625” Molybdenum Sheet |
.025” Molybdenum Sheet |
.090” Molybdenum Sheet |
.030" Molybdenum Sheet |
.125” Molybdenum Sheet |
.040” Molybdenum Sheet |
.187” Molybdenum Sheet |
| Molybdenum Plate | |
Molybdenum Plate Thickness |
Molybdenum Plate Thickness |
.1875” Molybdenum Plate |
.500” Molybdenum Plate |
.250” Molybdenum Plate |
.625” Molybdenum Plate |
.3125” Molybdenum Plate |
.750” Molybdenum Plate |
.375” Molybdenum Plate |
.1.000” Molybdenum Plate |
.4375 Molybdenum Plate |
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Molybdenum Threaded Rods and Nuts
Ed Fagan Inc. stocks Molybdenum threaded rods and nuts in a variety of size. Please call 800-348-6268 to place an order or to speak with a materials expert..
Applications
In the missile industry Molybdenum is used for: nose cones, high temperature structural parts, nozzles, leading edges of control surfaces, support vanes, re-entry cones, and heat radiation shields.
In electronics Molybdenum is used for: cathodes, magnetron end hats, x-ray tube components, filaments, and glass-to-metal seals.
In high temperature applications Molybdenum is used for: furnace windings, structural furnace members, and containers for components exposed to high temperatures.
Molybdenum Properties
| Molybdenum Physical Properties | ||
Density |
lb/in3 |
0.369 |
gm/cm3 |
10.30 |
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Melting Point |
°F |
4760 |
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°C |
2625 |
Thermal Conductivity |
Cal/cm2/cm°C/sec |
0.35 |
Specific Heat |
Cal/gm/°C |
0.061 |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
micro-in/°F x 10-6 |
4.90 |
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micro-in/°C x 10-6 |
2.70 |
Electrical Resistivity |
micro-ohm-cm |
5.17 |
Recrystalization Temp. |
°C |
1100 |
| Molybdenum Mechanical Properties | ||
Tensile Strength |
KSI (Mpa)-RT |
150 (1035) |
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KSI (Mpa)-500°C |
75 (515) |
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KSI (Mpa)-1000°C |
25 (175) |
Elongation |
% in 1.0". |
-- |
Hardness |
DPH |
230 |
Modules of Elasticity |
KSI |
45000 |
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Gpa |
310 |
| Molybdenum Chemistry | |
Minimum % 99.95 |
| Molybdenum Specifications |
AMS 7800
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ED FAGAN INC. supplies the highest quality special purpose metals and alloys for Aerospace/Aviation, Defense, Electronics, Magnetic, Medical, Lighting, Optical, Telecommunications, Ceramics, Heat Treating, and other high-technology industries.
Refractory Metals and Alloys
Ed Fagan Inc. stocks a variety of refractory metals and alloys for a wide range of applications. EFI carries:Molybdenum
TZM Molybdenum
Tungsten
Tungsten Alloy
Tantalum
Niobium
Rhenium
And we also have a large selection of other types of specialty metals and alloys for high technology applications, including:
Controlled Expansion Alloys
Electrical/Electronic Nickel
Soft Magnetic Alloys
Hard to Find Materials

