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Molybdenum Lab Supplies for Research & Technology
High-purity Molybdenum for Laboratory Use in Analytics & Thin-Film Technology – Powders, Foils, Targets, and Special Forms from ChemPUR.
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
2,617.0 °C
Boiling Point
4,639.0 °C
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Why is ChemPUR the Right Partner for Molybdenum?
At ChemPUR, we have been supporting research institutions, universities, development departments, and industrial laboratories with high-purity metals and specialty chemicals for decades. Especially when molybdenum is required, our customers benefit from a broad product range, high material quality, and personalized expert advice.
Our product range includes molybdenum in numerous forms – including powders, nanopowders, wires, foils, rods, sputtering targets, and various molybdenum compounds. And if you don’t immediately find what you’re looking for in our standard range, custom-made products and project-specific requirements are also possible. Simply contact us; together, we will find the right molybdenum solution for your project.
Thanks to our international network of dealers and suppliers, we can provide almost all common and many specialized materials. At the same time, as a family-run company, we value short communication channels, fast response times, and individual support. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification also stands for traceable processes and consistently high quality – a crucial factor for reproducible results in research and development.
What is Molybdenum Used For?
Molybdenum is used in numerous research and industrial applications due to its high temperature resistance, good electrical conductivity, and chemical stability. In laboratories, the material is used, among other things, in thin-film technology, materials research, high-temperature technology, semiconductor development, and catalysis research.
Molybdenum powder and nanopowder, for example, are used for syntheses, material developments, and nanotechnological applications. Molybdenum foils, wires, and rods are frequently used in high-temperature environments, vacuum systems, or as technical semi-finished products. Molybdenum sputtering targets are particularly used for coating processes in thin-film technology. Molybdenum compounds such as oxides, sulfides, or carbides also play an important role in research and development – for example, in catalysis, tribology, or material analytics. Due to its versatile properties, molybdenum is one of the important special materials in modern research and technology.
If you are not yet sure which molybdenum form, purity, or compound is suitable for your project, we will gladly assist you with the selection. Thanks to our many years of experience in high-purity metals and specialty chemicals, we provide practical and application-oriented advice to research institutions, development departments, and industrial laboratories. Together, we will find the right solution for your requirements – from standard materials to individual custom-made products.
What Distinguishes Molybdenum from Other Materials?
Molybdenum is one of the technically and scientifically particularly interesting refractory metals and differs from many other materials due to its exceptional combination of temperature resistance, mechanical stability, and chemical resistance. Precisely these properties make molybdenum an important material for demanding applications in research, development, high technology, and industry.
A significant advantage of molybdenum is its very high melting point of over 2,600 °C. This ensures that the material remains dimensionally stable and resilient even under extreme thermal loads. At the same time, molybdenum possesses good thermal conductivity and comparatively low thermal expansion. This means that the material deforms less significantly with temperature changes than many other metals – a decisive advantage in high-temperature technology, vacuum systems, or precision applications. Furthermore, molybdenum impresses with its high mechanical strength and good electrical conductivity. In combination with its chemical stability, the material is particularly suitable for applications in thin-film technology, semiconductor technology, materials science, electronics, coating technology, and catalysis research.
Does ChemPUR Supply Molybdenum Sputtering Targets?
Yes, at ChemPUR, we also supply high-purity molybdenum sputtering targets for applications in thin-film technology, coating technology, and vacuum processes. The targets are particularly suitable for research and development projects as well as for industrial coating procedures.
Our product range includes molybdenum sputtering targets in various sizes and designs with high purities up to 99.95%. This supports applications in materials science, semiconductor technology, optics, electronics, and surface research. In addition to standard sizes, we also offer customized solutions upon request. These include, for example, adapted dimensions, special geometries, or project-specific requirements for material properties and purity. Especially for demanding applications, our customers benefit from personal consultation and technical support in selecting suitable targets.
Through our international dealer network, we can also ensure a reliable supply of high-quality materials – even for specialized requirements or smaller research quantities.
What Forms of Molybdenum Are Available?
ChemPUR offers molybdenum in numerous forms and designs for laboratory, research, and industrial applications. Our product range extends from high-purity metallic semi-finished products to specialized molybdenum compounds for demanding research and development projects.
For example, if you need molybdenum for syntheses, material analytics, or nanotechnological applications, you will find high-purity molybdenum powders and nanopowders in various grain sizes and purities with us. For applications in high-temperature technology, vacuum technology, or electronics, our molybdenum foils, sheets, wires, and rods, which are available in various dimensions and specifications, are suitable. If you work in thin-film technology or coating technology, our molybdenum sputtering targets and evaporation materials can be a suitable solution for your processes. These materials are frequently used in research institutions, semiconductor technology, and development environments with high demands on purity and material stability.
We also carry numerous molybdenum compounds for specialized applications in research and industry. These include, among others, borides, carbides, silicides, oxides, sulfides, selenides, tellurides, and halides. These compounds are used, for example, in catalysis research, tribology, material development, or materials science. Due to the wide selection of forms, purity grades, and specifications, we can specifically support our customers with a wide range of project requirements. And if you have not yet decided which molybdenum form or compound is optimally suited for your application, we are happy to assist you with expert advice and many years of experience.
Which Molybdenum Oxides Are Available?
In the field of molybdenum oxides, ChemPUR offers various high-purity compounds for research, development, and analytical applications. The product range includes, in particular, molybdenum(IV) oxide (MoO₂) and molybdenum(VI) oxide (MoO₃) in various purity levels and container sizes.
Molybdenum(VI) oxide is frequently used in materials research, catalysis, ceramic development, and chemical synthesis. Molybdenum(IV) oxide finds application, among other things, in special material and research projects. The products offered are available as powders and are suitable for laboratory and development environments with high demands on material purity and reproducibility. Furthermore, we personally support you in selecting suitable compounds for your specific applications in operation. Especially for demanding research projects, laboratories benefit from our technical advice and many years of experience in high-purity specialty chemicals and ultra-pure materials.
Does ChemPUR Offer Molybdenum Wires?
Yes, ChemPUR offers molybdenum wires in numerous diameters and high-purity qualities for research, development, and technical applications. The product range includes various wire gauges – from fine diameters for precision applications to stronger versions for technical and thermal processes. Molybdenum wires are frequently used in high-temperature technology, vacuum applications, electronics, materials research, and laboratory setups. Due to its high temperature resistance and mechanical stability, molybdenum is particularly suitable for demanding environments.
Our molybdenum wires are available in various diameters, lengths, and high-purity qualities for demanding applications in research, development, and technology. They are suitable, among other things, for high-temperature processes, vacuum applications, electronic components, or material science investigations.
We also support you flexibly and solution-oriented with special requirements – for example, with specific dimensions, project-specific material properties, or individual operating conditions. This way, you not only receive suitable materials for your application but also benefit from short communication channels, technical support, and reliable provision of your required molybdenum products.