What is molybdenum used for?

Answer 1

• alloying agent in some steels
• lubricant
• paint pigment
• catalysts
• nitrogen fixing enzymes in bacteria
• trace nutrient
• fertilizer
• etc.

Answer 2

Molybdenium: applications as catalyst, radioisotope and compound:

1. The element is also used in NO, NO2, NOx analyzers in power plants for pollution controls.

   At 350 °C the element acts as a catalyst for NO2/NOx to form only NO molecules for consistent readings by infrared light.

2. Molybdenum-99 is a parent radioisotope to the daughter radioisotope technetium-99m, which is used in many medical procedures.
3. MoS2 is also used as a catalyst in hydrocracking of petroleum fractions which contain nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen.
4. Molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) is used as an adhesive between enamels and metals. Lead molybdate (wulfenite) co-precipitated with lead chromate and lead sulfate is a bright-orange pigment used with ceramics and plastics.

Answer 3

Molybdenum is a trace mineral required by almost all living organisms. It works as a cofactor for enzymes that carry out important chemical reactions involving carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur. It is involved in many important biological processes, possibly including development of the nervous system, waste processing in the kidneys, and energy production in cells. Molybdenum assists in breaking down sulfite toxins in your body. It may be of value in fighting mouth and gum disorders, and may prevent cavities. It may also be an antioxidant. It assists your body by fighting nitrosamines, which are associated with cancer, and may help to prevent anemia. You need it for normal cell function and nitrogen metabolism.

Answer 4

Molybdenum increases the resistance to corrosion When combined with Chomium in 316 stainless Steel

Answer 5

Molybdenum does several important chemical reactions in the body that leads too detoxification of the liver.

Answer 6

Molybdenum is used for bar, wire, sheet, tube and parts.

Answer 7

Pure molybdenum is used in specialized high temperature applications because it maintains its strength better than molybdenum steel, a common high- strength alloy.

Answer 8

Various parts and machinery see link