Molybdenum Alloy
Molybdenum alloy has excellent strength and mechanical stability at high temperatures (up
to 1900°C). Their high ductility and toughness provide a greater tolerance for
imperfections and brittle fracture than ceramics.
The
unique properties of molybdenum alloy are utilized in many applications:
High
temperature heating elements, radiation shields, extrusions, forging dies, etc;
Rotating
X-ray anodes used in clinical diagnostics;
Glass
melting furnace electrodes and components that are resistant to molten glass;
Heat
sinks with thermal expansivity matching silicon for semiconductor chip mounts;
Sputtered
layers, only Ångstroms (10-7 mm) thick, for gates and interconnects on integrated
circuit chips;
Sprayed coatings on
automotive piston rings and machine components to reduce friction and improve
wear.