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molybdenum
[ muh-lib-duh-nuhm ]
noun
- a silver-white metallic element, used as an alloy with iron in making hard, high-speed cutting tools. : Mo; : 95.94; : 42; : 10.2.
molybdenum
/ ɒˈɪɪə /
noun
- a very hard ductile silvery-white metallic element occurring principally in molybdenite: used mainly in alloys, esp to harden and strengthen steels. Symbol: Mo; atomic no: 42; atomic wt: 95.94; valency: 2–6; relative density: 10.22; melting pt: 2623°C; boiling pt: 4639°C
molybdenum
/ ə-ĭ′ə-ə /
- A hard, silvery-white metallic element that resists corrosion and retains its strength at high temperatures. It is used to harden and toughen steel and to make high-temperature wiring. Molybdenum is an essential trace element in plant metabolism. Atomic number 42; atomic weight 95.96; melting point 2,623°C; boiling point 4,639°C; specific gravity 10.22 (at 20°C); valence 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- See Periodic Table
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of molybdenum1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of molybdenum1
Example Sentences
These include tungsten, which is difficult to source and a crucial material for the aerospace industry, tellurium, widely used for solar panels, and molybdenum, which is used to strengthen steel alloys.
Kombu is also an unassuming health boost; as noted by Dr. Josh Axe with Dr. Axe, it "offers tons of minerals, such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc."
To prove the anomalous isotope effect and measure its magnitude to compare with theoretical predictions, Yu grew molybdenum disulfide crystals with two molybdenum isotopes in one crystal.
The secret behind the new catalyst is molybdenum carbide, an extremely hard ceramic material.
This layer is placed in the actual solar cell, between a back contact of metallic molybdenum and a transparent front contact.
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