Luois Metals stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Molybdenum Bars and Rods right in Houston, USA. They offer high-quality products that are built to endure extreme temperatures and tough service conditions. Molybdenum, a refractory metal, is celebrated for its incredible strength, hardness, and impressive thermal and electrical conductivity. At Luois Metals, precision manufacturing and rigorous quality control are priorities, ensuring that their Molybdenum bars and rods are perfect for critical applications across various industries. With exceptional resistance to corrosion and creep at high temperatures, these products are trusted by sectors like aerospace, electronics, defense, and energy all around the globe.
The Molybdenum bars and rods are made from high-purity molybdenum, which gives them remarkable mechanical strength, durability, and stability even at elevated temperatures. They boast high tensile strength, outstanding creep resistance, and excellent thermal conductivity. With a melting point that exceeds 2600°C, molybdenum keeps its structural integrity even in the harshest conditions. It also shows good resistance to corrosion from molten metals and aggressive chemicals, ensuring reliability. These mechanical properties make molybdenum bars and rods the go-to choice where heat resistance, strength, and longevity are crucial.
| Product | Molybdenum Rod |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM B387, Type 361/364 |
| Process | Drawing, swaging |
| Purity | Mo≥99.95% |
| Size | 0.16”~6.0” diameter x L |
| Surface | Grinding, Finish turning, Black Oxide, Chemically clneaned |
| Grade | The impurity content is not more than % | |||||||
| Fe | Ni | Al | Si | Mg | C | N | O | |
| Mo-1 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.002 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.003 | 0.008 |
| Mo-2 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.003 | 0.02 |
| Tensile Strength | KSI (Mpa)-RT | 110 (760) |
| KSI (Mpa)-500°C | — | |
| KSI (Mpa)-1000°C | — | |
| Elongation | % in 1.0″. | 15 |
| Hardness | DPH | 220 |
Yes, molybdenum bars can be welded, but they require special techniques due to their high melting point. Proper care, such as using appropriate filler materials and preheating, is essential.
Molybdenum rods are generally resistant to galvanic corrosion due to their excellent corrosion resistance. However, in certain environments, especially when paired with more anodic metals, galvanic corrosion can still occur.
Molybdenum Bars and Rods find their place in various industries that demand high performance under extreme conditions. In aerospace, they are used in high-temperature structural components and propulsion systems. The electronics sector employs them in semiconductor devices, furnace parts, and electrical contacts, thanks to their conductivity and stability. In the energy industry, they play a role in nuclear power plants, electrodes, and heating elements. The defense sector counts on molybdenum for armor, missile components, and high-strength parts. Their versatility also makes them vital in chemical processing and metallurgical applications.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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