42Mo95.95Molybdenum
base · Z 42 · 95.95 u
Molybdenum (Mo)
Moly is a copper by-product in Chile, Peru and the US, with a Chinese primary stream.
Roasted moly oxide is the traded unit. Catalyst offtake is a spec book sitting on top of the steel book.
Geo
Mine, process, refine.
| ISO | Country | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | China | Mine | Primary moly |
| CL | Chile | Mine | Copper by-product |
| US | United States | Mine | Colorado / Arizona |
| PE | Peru | Mine | Copper by-product |
Forms
- MoS2 conc
- Roasted moly oxide
- FeMo
Uses
- Alloy steel
- Catalysts
- Oil country tubulars