Molybden

Other names: molybdenum

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Molybdenum, also known as molybdenum, is a metallic element that has several unique properties that make it essential for a number of industrial applications. It is a transition metal and is characterized by its high melting point, making it an ideal material for the production of highly durable materials. Molybdenum is found in nature in compounds, but not in its pure state. By virtue of its high density, high melting point and good thermal and electrical conductivity, molybdenum finds applications particularly in areas where high refractoriness and corrosion resistance are required.

Molybdenum has several key applications in various industries. In the form of an alloy, it is widely used in metallurgy in the production of steels, where it improves the strength and hardness of the material, increases its resistance to corrosive processes and improves its properties at high temperatures. Due to its properties, it is also used in electronics in the manufacture of semiconductors and displays. In the form of molybdenum oxide, it is used in the production of certain types of pigments and paints. Molybdenum is also important in the petrochemical industry, where its compounds are used as catalysts in petroleum refining. It should be noted that molybdenum is also an essential trace element for all organisms, as it is an important component of certain enzymes that enable many biological processes.