Uses of Molybdenum
– Used in alloys with other metals like stainless steel
– Makes metal stronger, especially in high temperatures
– Reduces likelihood of rust in metal
– Good for high-speed tools like drills and saw blades
– Used in aircraft, missile parts, and nuclear reactors
History of Molybdenum
– Discovered in 1778 by Swedish scientist Carl Wilhelm Scheele
– Separated into a dark powder called molybdenum by Peter Jacob Hjelm in 1782
– First mined in 1916 at Climax, near Leadville, Colorado
References
– Molybdenum. periodic.lanl.gov. Archived from the original on 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
– Molybdenum – Rio Tinto. www.riotinto.com. Archived from the original on 2009-07-15. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
– Visual Elements – Molybdenum. www.rsc.org. Retrieved 2009-06-20.Sources: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum
