Molybdenum Dioxide

Produced by reduction of Pure Molybdic Oxide with hydrogen.

Common uses: Initial material for the reduction with hydrogen to molybdenum metal powder.

Produced in following facility: Chemiemetall

Chemical Specifications


Mo content: 74,5% min.
C: 100 ppm máx.
S: 50 ppm máx.
Fe: 50 ppm máx.
K: 100 ppm máx.
W: 150 ppm máx.

Physical Properties


Scott Density 1,0 - 1,2 g/cm3
Particle size < 20 μm < 900 μm

Special grades with different chemical specifications also available upon request.

Packaging Options


Packing unit Content per unit
Steel drums, polyethylene lined 100 – 150 kg Mo

Other packaging upon request.

Handling instructions

When handling the material the working instructions valid in each country must be adhered to


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