Molybdenum Ore
Ore is mined mineral material containing valuable minerals together with gangue.
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
Ore
Ore is mined mineral material containing valuable minerals together with gangue. Beneficiation can produce concentrate by enriching the useful minerals; ore and concentrate are different processing forms.
Industrial applications
- Steel
- Cast iron
- Superalloys