Molybdenum (Mo) equivalents, chemistry & properties.
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Molybdenum (Mo) equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- ASTM B386 (plate, sheet) / B387 (bar, rod)
- UNS
- R03600 (unalloyed)
- Europe (EN)
- Mo99.95
Key data
- Family
- Refractory metal
- Density
- 10.22 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- Melting point 2623 °C; keeps strength at high temperature
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for furnace heating elements and heat shields, glass-melting electrodes, sputtering targets and electronics
- Weight
- Calculate weight in Molybdenum (Mo)
Molybdenum (Mo) chemical composition (weight %)
ASTM B386/B387 Molybdenum 361 (powder metallurgy)
| C | O | N | Fe | Ni | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.01 | ≤0.007 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.005 | ≤0.01 |
ASTM B386/B387 Molybdenum 360 (vacuum arc-cast)
| C | O | N | Fe | Ni | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.03 | ≤0.0015 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.01 |
ASTM B386/B387 Molybdenum 365 (VAC, low carbon)
| C | O | N | Fe | Ni | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.01 | ≤0.0015 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.01 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Molybdenum (Mo)?
Molybdenum (Mo) equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) ASTM B386 (plate, sheet) / B387 (bar, rod); UNS R03600 (unalloyed); Europe (EN) Mo99.95. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Molybdenum (Mo)?
Molybdenum (Mo) (ASTM B386/B387 Molybdenum 361 (powder metallurgy)): C ≤0.01, O ≤0.007, N ≤0.002, Fe ≤0.01, Ni ≤0.005, Si ≤0.01 (weight %).
What is the density of Molybdenum (Mo)?
About 10.22 g/cm³ (10,220 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
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