Brief Introduction to Ferromolybdenum

An iron alloy consisting of molybdenum and iron, usually containing 50-60% molybdenum, used as an alloying additive in the smelting of steel. Molybdenum iron is an alloy of molybdenum and iron. Its main use is as an additive to the molybdenum element in steelmaking. Adding molybdenum to steel can provide a uniform fine-grained structure and improve its hardenability, which is favourable for eliminating temper embrittlement. In high-speed steel, molybdenum can replace some of the tungsten. Molybdenum together with other alloying elements is widely used in the production of stainless steel, heat-resistant steel, acid-resistant steel, tool steel and alloys with special physical properties. The addition of molybdenum to cast iron increases its strength and wear resistance.