Molybdenum
Molybdenum is a unique material with excellent mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, making it an ideal material for glass melting. Along with its superior corrosion resistance, molybdenum is able to manage several challenging thermal applications.
Its high thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, and mechanical strengths at elevated temperatures make it a desirable material within furnaces. As a global leader in high-purity, high-performance refractory metals, Elmet Technologies offers a fully-integrated metallurgy process, with advanced capabilities including: powder blending, alloy development, additive manufacturing, and more.
Why Is Molybdenum The Best Material For Electrodes?
Molybdenum offers high-temperature strength and rigidity. Plus, its inherent electrical and thermal properties provide maximum operating efficiency to glass manufacturers, as well as furnace OEMs.
Advanced Properties of Molybdenum
- Resistance to corrosion
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion
- Shielding from high energy particles
- Low vapor pressure at high temperature
- Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity
- Load bearing capabilities at temperatures up to 1600°C
Facts & Figures
Symbol: Mo
Atomic Number: 42
Density: 10.28 g/cm³
Melting Point: 2623°C
First Discovered: 1778
Category: Transition Metal, Group VI
Common markets for molybdenum
Molybdenum (Mo) is a highly sought-after material in the defense, aerospace, medical, electronics, industrial, and energy sectors. These industries rely on our products for advanced material properties related to melting point, density, and heat resistance.
Specific to the industrial marketplace, the glass industry relies on the efficiency and performance of Mo as the material of choice for glass melting electrodes (GMEs). It is used in the production of glass containers, fiberglass, and ceramic fibers.
In addition, the process of glass melting is necessary in the production of decorative flat glass in architecture and construction, lighting fixtures, and glass insulation. Glass melting even serves some pharmaceutical and medical market purposes.
Our Engineering and Manufacturing Capabilities
Elmet Technologies offers a wide range of engineering and manufacturing capabilities for molybdenum products, materials, and solutions. Our team is working on the innovative products of tomorrow, with a focus on intensive research and development. Some current capabilities include:
- Powder Metallurgy
- Alloy Development
- Hot and Cold Rolling
- Arc Melting
- Extrusion
- 3D Printing
- Additive Manufacturing
- Machining and Fabrication
- Stamping and Deep Drawing
- Rotary Forging
Unique Properties of Molybdenum For Glass Melting
- Excellent machinability
- Good electrical conductivity
- Withstands corrosion and erosion
- Low thermal coefficient of expansion
- Strength at temperature in molten glass
Mo Electrodes
