Molybdenum Concentrate

Concentrate is an enriched product of ore beneficiation, between mined material and downstream smelting.

About Molybdenum

Molybdenum is principally an alloying element in steel, cast iron and superalloys, contributing strength, toughness and resistance to wear and corrosion. Ore, concentrate, molybdenum metal and ferromolybdenum are distinct material forms.

Alloying
Wear-resistant applications
Corrosion-resistant applications

Concentrate

Concentrate is an enriched product of ore beneficiation, between mined material and downstream smelting. Where a published product record includes composition or assay data, its original values and units are shown separately.

Industrial applications

  • Steel
  • Cast iron
  • Superalloys