Ferromolybdenum

Name:
Ferromolybdenum
Detailed information:
An alloy, composed largely of iron and molybdenum, used as a means of adding molybdenum to steel. Engineering steels rarely contain more than 1% molybdenum, stainless steels may contain 3%, and tool steels as much as 10%. Ferromolybdenum is available in several grades in which molybdenum ranges from 55 to 75% and the maximum carbon content is 1.10%, 0.60%, or 2.50%. It is generally added in the furnace since it does not oxidize under steelmaking conditions. Mp approximately 1630C. Available in crushed sizes up to one inch.