Molybdenum (Mo)
Recognized as a new element in 1778, the first impure form of molybdenum was produced in 1782.
The metal is silvery white and very hard, although softer and more ductile than tungsten. Used as an alloying agent, it makes quenched and tempered steels both harder and tougher and improves their strength at high temperatures. Molybdenum oxidizes at elevated temperatures.
It is used in nickel-based alloys that are heat and corrosion-resistant. The metal has been used for electrically heated glass furnace and fore hearth electrodes, in nuclear energy applications, and in aircraft and missile parts.
Molybdenum is an essential trace element for nitrogen fixation and other metabolic processes.
Molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 50.8mm (2.0 in.) dia. x 6.35mm (0.250 in.) thick, 99.5% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific™
CAS: 12136-78-6 Molecular Formula: MoSi2 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.12 MDL Number: MFCD00151535 InChI Key: YXTPWUNVHCYOSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: molybdenum disilicide,molybdenum silicide,ms silicide,molybdenum-silicide,molybdenum silicide, mo5si3,molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 50.8mm 2.0in dia x 3.18mm 0.125in thick,molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 50.8mm 2.0in dia x 6.35mm 0.250in thick,molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 76.2mm 3.0in dia x 3.18mm 0.125in thick,molybdenum silicide sputtering target, 76.2mm 3.0in dia x 6.35mm 0.250in thick PubChem CID: 6336985 IUPAC Name: bis($l^{2}-silanylidene)molybdenum SMILES: [Si]=[Mo]=[Si]
