Molybdenum (Lat. Molybdaenum) is a strong, corrosion-resistant semi-precious metal that is difficult to extract and work with. Molybdenum has a melting point of 2610°C and a boiling point of 5560°C. Pure molybdenum compounds do not occur in nature. The metal is obtained by mining and processing various ores, such as molybdenite and wulfenite.
Although molybdenum is less known to the general public, this metal is very common in a wide range of devices that we use every day. Molybdenum is used extensively in the automotive industry. It is used in the manufacture of engines, gearboxes, and other parts where resistance to heat and wear is important. The average car contains approximately 1.5 kg of molybdenum.
Molybdenum (chemical symbol Mo) is widely used in the manufacture of various household and electronic appliances. We would certainly find this element in computers, smartphones, washing machines, and refrigerators. Molybdenum’s good thermal conductivity is highly valued in the manufacture of various electronic components. In the manufacture of household appliances, molybdenum’s resistance to wear and corrosion is also highly valued and taken into account.
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https://www.britannica.com/science/molybdenum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum