What are the material properties of molybdenum?
Molybdenum belongs to the group of high melting point metals (also known as refractory metals). Refractory metals are metals with a melting point higher than that of platinum (1772 °C). In refractory metals, the binding energy of the atoms is particularly high. Refractory metals have a high melting point, low vapor pressure, high modulus of elasticity and good stability at high temperatures. Such metals are also typically characterized by a low coefficient of thermal expansion and high density.
Molybdenum belongs to the same group as tungsten in the periodic table, which means that the two metals have similar atomic structures and physical and chemical properties. Both molybdenum and tungsten also have excellent thermal conductivity. The difference is that molybdenum can be easily deformed even at fairly low temperatures and is therefore easier to machine than tungsten. Molybdenum has a very well-balanced assortment of properties, making it a true all-rounder.
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