Tag: molybdenum

In the Louvre Abu Dhabi, stainless steel not only protects precious artwork but becomes art itself. The museum’s breath-taking roof contains molybdenum to withstand one of the world’s most corrosive environments. Inside, rays of sunlight dance across surfaces, creating a spectacle unlike any other, writes Thierry Pierard.

Figures released by the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) show that global production of molybdenum rose while usage fell in Q3 of 2019 when compared to Q2 of the same year.

The International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) shows that global production of molybdenum rose while usage fell in the Q3 of 2019 when compared to the Q2 of the same year.

Chemical tankers are specialized ships carrying liquid cargoes that may be environmentally hazardous, flammable or highly reactive. They are designed and operated under special rules, and increasingly have built-in molybdenum-containing stainless steel tanks. Sailing around the world, they transport liquid goods safely over long distances. They also represent a significant market for duplex stainless steels and molybdenum.

Cobalt Alloy wire is an alloy made of metal cobalt. Cobalt alloy is a general name for one or several alloys of cobalt and chromium, tungsten, iron and nickel.

Global production of molybdenum increased to 137.3 million pounds in the second quarter of 2018, up 1% from 136.6 million pounds in the previous quarter, figures released today by the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) show.

It is no exaggeration to say that the tank container has revolutionized freight transport. From its humble origins, the ISO tank container industry now numbers more than half a million units across the globe. Tank production is growing at nearly twice the rate of the world economy and they are almost always made of molybdenum-containing stainless steel. Such is their popularity that these containers now represent a significant end-use application for molybdenum.

A Dutch company has developed an efficient system for sample preparation in the steel industry which requires less material to be sent away for external analysis. This provides major savings in material costs. The system also allows more samples to be tested, resulting in improved production process quality.

According to the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), the global production of molybdenum fell to 128.8 million pounds in the Q1 2015, from 148.1 million pounds in the Q4 2014, and is 5% lower compared with the Q1 2014.

IMOA’s Secretary General, Tim Outteridge, gave a presentation to the China International Tungsten Molybdenum & Vanadium Forum 2012 in Changsha, China entitled “Molybdenum’s Contribution to Sustainable Development”.