Molybdenum oxide and ferromolybdenum
Technical grade molybdenum oxide and ferromolybdenum from verified producers, for steel mills and alloy makers.
Molybdenum oxide and ferromolybdenum: typical specification
Indicative- Molybdenum oxide
- 57% Mo minimum, technical grade
- Ferromolybdenum
- FeMo 60 to FeMo 70, 60% to 70% Mo
- Impurities
- Limits on copper, phosphorus, sulphur and carbon as agreed
- Sizing, FeMo
- Typically 10 to 50 mm
- Packing
- Bulk bags or steel drums
- Pricing basis
- Per kg or per lb of contained Mo, against a published reference
Typical specification for reference. The binding specification for each lot is the producer certificate of analysis and the contract.
Delivery terms
Documents supplied
Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.
Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.
About molybdenum oxide and ferromolybdenum
Most molybdenum is used as an alloying element in steel, where it adds strength, hardness and corrosion resistance. Stainless and tool steels are the largest users.
Technical grade molybdenum oxide is made by roasting molybdenite concentrate and is added directly to steel. Ferromolybdenum is an alloy of iron and molybdenum, used where a cleaner addition is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy molybdenum oxide or ferromolybdenum?
Oxide is the lower cost addition and is widely used in electric arc and basic oxygen steel making. Ferromolybdenum gives a cleaner, more predictable addition and suits steels with tight limits.
How is molybdenum priced?
On the contained molybdenum, per kg or per lb, against a published reference price for the quotation period.
How is payment usually made?
By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.
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