Mo

Molybdenum
Powder

Molybdenum powder for high-temperature and refractory applications. We supply pure Mo 99.95%+, TZM (Mo-0.5Ti-0.08Zr), and Mo-La (La2O3-doped) grades engineered for furnace hot zones, sputtering targets, glass melting electrodes, and additive manufacturing. US production, ITAR-registered, DFARS compliant. Plasma spheroidized and hydrogen-reduced to specification with full traceability documentation. Technical support for alloy selection, sintering parameters, and atmosphere control.

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AS9100D Certified

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ISO 9001:2015

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US Manufacturing

Molybdenum Powder Applications

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High-temperature furnace components

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Aerospace applications

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Glass and metallurgical industries

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Additive manufacturing

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PM-HIP processing

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Sputtering targets

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US Production

Molybdenum powder produced at US facilities under ITAR control. DFARS-compliant sourcing with full supply-chain documentation. AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing.

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Certified Network

AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and DFARS certified. Qualified for aerospace and defense procurement. Material test reports and batch certifications included with every shipment.

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Custom PSDs

Particle size distribution tailored to your process: PM, sputtering, thermal spray, AM. Spheroidization and particle shape customization available upon specification.

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Technical Support

Direct support from engineers familiar with Mo chemistry, sintering behavior, and oxidation control. Guidance on alloy selection, processing windows, and atmospheres.

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Industry Leader

Molybdenum is the material of choice for extreme temperature and corrosive service. Pure molybdenum (99.95%+) excels in furnace hot zones, heating elements, and glass melting electrodes where melting point (2,623°C) and thermal conductivity determine performance. TZM provides superior creep resistance and recrystallization control for high-stress applications. Mo-La (lanthanum oxide-doped) offers enhanced strength at temperature with carbide dispersion strengthening. Additive manufacturing demands spheroidized powder with tight particle size distribution. Sputtering targets require high purity and consistent density. We produce to exact specification for each application, with atmosphere-controlled handling to prevent premature oxidation.

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Quality Assured

Every batch undergoes hydrogen reduction from ADM (ammonium dimolybdate) or MoO3 feedstock under controlled temperature and atmosphere to achieve target purity and particle morphology. Powder is characterized by laser diffraction (PSD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray fluorescence (XRF), and loss-on-ignition (LOI) testing. For critical applications, we perform density testing via mercury displacement and Hall flow measurement. Tap density, apparent density, and flow rate are validated against specification. Complete material test reports (MTR) and certificates of analysis accompany each shipment with full traceability to melt lot and reduction run. Documentation meets AS9100D requirements.

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Defense & Compliance Ready

Procurement engineers can count on direct technical guidance. Our team helps specify the right grade—pure Mo for maximum thermal conductivity, TZM for creep-resistant applications, or Mo-La for sustained high-temperature strength. We advise on particle size distribution for your sintering press or AM equipment, discuss atmosphere requirements (argon, hydrogen, or vacuum), and confirm lead times for custom PSD. We address oxidation management, storage conditions, and best practices for powder handling. Questions on alloy performance, processing windows, or cost-performance tradeoffs are answered by people who know molybdenum.

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Molybdenum Alloy Selection: Pure Mo, TZM & Mo-La

Pure molybdenum (99.95%+) is the baseline choice for maximum thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and melting point (2,623°C). Use pure Mo for furnace hot zones, heating elements, vacuum furnace hearths, and glass melting electrodes where temperature alone drives design. Thermal expansion coefficient is low (~5.3 × 10⁻⁶/°C), reducing thermomechanical stress in constrained geometries. TZM (Mo-0.5Ti-0.08Zr) introduces carbide dispersion strengthening. Titanium and zirconium carbides (TiC, ZrC) anchor grain structure and dramatically improve creep resistance above 1,500°C. TZM retains the same melting point but adds stiffness and fatigue resistance. Choose TZM for high-stress furnace components, rotating anodes, extrusion dies, and forging dies where load-bearing performance at temperature is critical. Mo-La (molybdenum with La2O3 dispersion) uses lanthanum oxide particles to strengthen the matrix via Orowan strengthening. Mo-La excels in sustained high-temperature service, especially where creep rupture life matters. Recrystallization temperature is higher than TZM, making Mo-La preferred for long-duration applications (glass electrodes, vacuum furnace components) where thermal cycling may trigger recrystallization. All three grades oxidize aggressively above 400°C in air. Sintering, heat treatment, and service must occur in oxygen-free atmosphere (argon, hydrogen, or vacuum). Particle size, oxygen content, and tap density are specified together to ensure consistent sintering behavior.

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