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• n  a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel

• In peacetime, however, most steelmakers preferred tungsten; molybdenum production usually dropped off to a trickle.
• They had cornered the Mexican mercury market and bought considerable stocks of molybdenum by offering $4.
• If with manganese steel a bit of molybdenum is mixed, the alloyed steel is still harder.

• Mo
• atomic number 42

News & Articles

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• Trilogy of 2-D Materials Could Constitute Future Electronics
  In developing new production method for molybdenum disulfide researchers see a way to combine it with other 2-D materials
  June 11, 2013 - IEEE Spectrum
• 2-D electronics take a step forward: Semiconducting films for atom-thick circuits
  Scientists have created single-layer films of molybdenum disulfide, a semiconductor and an important component in the development of two-dimensional electronics.
  June 10, 2013 - Science Daily
• 2-D electronics take a step forward
  ( Rice University ) Scientists at Rice and Oak Ridge National Laboratory create single-layer films of molybdenum disulfide, a semiconductor and an important component in the development of two-dimensional electronics.
  June 10, 2013 - EurekAlert!

Quotes

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• Ian McDonald in StockInterview.com
  High-end molybdenum stainless steel applications consume the biggest amount,McDonald said. "Any steel that's used in the ocean or near the ocean has got molybdenum in it."
• Goldie in StockInterview.com
  On Monday, Salman Partners Raymond Goldie wrote, "Molybdenum, like copper, nickel and zinc, is also enjoying prices which are remarkably high and remarkably sustained."