Molybdenum for electrical contacts

Product information

LKAB Minerals sells Molybdenum as bars or rods.

Its name is derived from the Greek word “molybdos”, meaning lead.

Molybdenum is ideal for alloy steel and electrical contacts due to its ability to withstand extreme temperatures without significant thermal expansion or softening makes it useful in applications involving intense heat, such as:

• Lighting filaments
• Aircraft parts
• Electrical contacts
• Industrial motors
• Nuclear energy applications

Applications

Molybdenum is a high-strength, heat-resistant material used in demanding industrial applications. LKAB Minerals supplies molybdenum in bar and rod forms. Some key applications include:

Aerospace & aviation

• Used in jet engine components and aerospace structures due to its high strength and resistance to extreme temperatures.
• Essential for ensuring durability in components that undergo high-stress environments and thermal cycling.

Electrical & electronics

• Found in high-performance lighting filaments, semiconductor components, and electrical contacts for its conductivity and heat resistance.
• Plays a key role in electrical components exposed to high temperatures and requiring stable performance.

Automotive industry

• Strengthens alloy steels in engine parts, improving durability and wear resistance in high-temperature environments.
• Used in exhaust systems, turbochargers, and engine blocks to improve overall performance under heat stress.

Energy & power generation

• Essential in nuclear reactors and power plants due to its resistance to radiation and extreme heat.
• Utilised in turbine blades, heat exchangers, and other high-heat applications within the energy sector.

Industrial machinery

• Used in furnace components, industrial motors, and metal processing equipment requiring high heat tolerance and corrosion resistance.
• Applied in components exposed to high temperatures, like those in chemical processing, to prevent degradation and ensure operational efficiency.

Mineral information

LKAB Minerals’ alloy steel material Molybdenum originates from reliable sources in the U.S. and China.

Toxicology

The product is harmless to the environment, non-toxic in all its forms and is an environmentally responsible material.