The production of molybdenum sheets and gaskets typically involves the following key steps:

1. Molybdenum powder production: This process first produces molybdenum powder through hydrogen reduction of molybdenum oxide and other technologies. This results in the formation of a high purity molybdenum powder.

2. Powder compaction: The molybdenum powder is then pressed into a solid form using methods such as cold pressing or isostatic pressing. This step helps form the green body with the desired shape and size.

3. Sintering: The green body is sintered at high temperature in a controlled atmosphere, usually in a vacuum or hydrogen environment. Sintering helps bind the molybdenum particles together, creating a strong and dense molybdenum sheet or gasket material.

4. Hot rolling: In order to produce molybdenum plates, the sintered molybdenum material is hot rolled to achieve the required thickness and surface finish. The process involves heating the material to high temperatures and passing it through a rolling mill to reduce its thickness and improve its mechanical properties.

5. Machining: The rolled molybdenum plate is then machined to achieve the final dimensions and surface finish required for the specific application. This may involve processes such as cutting, milling or grinding.

6. Quality control: Throughout the production process, quality control measures are implemented to ensure that molybdenum plates and gaskets meet required specifications, including dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and material properties such as strength and ductility.

By following these production steps, manufacturers can produce high-quality molybdenum plates and gaskets suitable for high temperature and pressure applications, providing reliable sealing and performance in demanding environments.