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Molybdenum is a refractory metal and is generally considered relatively brittle at room temperature. It is not as malleable as other metals like copper or aluminum. However, at high temperatures, molybdenum becomes more ductile and can be formed into various shapes through processes such as forging, rolling or extrusion.
Molybdenum's brittleness at room temperature means it is more likely to break or crack when subjected to significant stress or deformation. This property affects how molybdenum is processed and used in a variety of applications, especially where components are manufactured in high-temperature and high-stress environments.
Pure molybdenum itself is not magnetic. It is classified as a paramagnetic material, which means it does not retain magnetization in the absence of an external magnetic field. Molybdenum exhibits a weak magnetic response when placed in a magnetic field, but it does not retain any magnetization once the external magnetic field is removed.
Due to its lack of inherent magnetism, molybdenum is suitable for applications requiring non-magnetic properties, such as certain electronic and scientific instruments. However, it is worth noting that molybdenum alloys or compounds may exhibit different magnetic properties depending on their composition and structure.
Molybdenum has a variety of special properties and properties that make it valuable in a variety of industrial, technical and scientific applications. Special features of molybdenum include:
1. High melting point: Molybdenum has one of the highest melting points of all elements, making it suitable for use in high-temperature applications such as the aerospace and defense industries for the production of high-temperature structural materials and high-temperature alloys.
2. Strength and Hardness: Molybdenum is known for its exceptional strength and hardness, which makes it valuable in applications that require materials with high mechanical strength and wear resistance. It is used in the production of high-strength alloys and in mold and cutting applications.
3. Corrosion resistance: Molybdenum exhibits good corrosion resistance, especially in acidic environments. This property makes it useful in chemical processing, petroleum refining and other industries requiring corrosion resistance.
4. Electrical and thermal conductivity: Molybdenum is a good conductor of electricity and heat, making it valuable in electrical and electronic applications as well as high-temperature thermal management systems.
5. Alloying agent: Molybdenum is often used as an alloying element in steel and other metals to improve their mechanical and thermal properties. It helps improve the strength, toughness and high-temperature properties of various alloys.
6. Radiation shielding: Molybdenum has good radiation absorption properties, making it useful in applications that require radiation shielding, such as medical imaging and nuclear energy.
These special properties make molybdenum a versatile and valuable material in numerous industries including aerospace, defense, energy, electronics and manufacturing.
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