Overview
Molybdenum is a silvery transition metal with high melting point and excellent strength at elevated temperatures.
Properties
It commonly shows +6 oxidation state in oxides and forms hard, wear resistant alloys and catalysts.
Occurrence and Uses
Molybdenum is mined from molybdenite and used in alloy steels, catalysts, lubricants and electrical contacts.
Isotopes and Safety
Stable isotopes include Mo 92 to Mo 100; molybdenum compounds vary in toxicity and industrial exposure controls are applied.