Ferro Molybdenum

FeMo 60–70%

Overview

What is Ferro Molybdenum?

Ferro Molybdenum is produced by aluminothermic reduction of molybdenum trioxide (MoO₃) with iron. It is the primary method of introducing molybdenum into steel and superalloy melts.

Molybdenum dramatically increases the hardenability, strength at elevated temperatures, and corrosion resistance of steel. It is critical for high-performance applications in oil & gas, aerospace, defense, and heavy engineering.

Primary Applications

High-Strength Steel

Essential alloying element in HSLA steels, tool steels, and die steels requiring superior toughness.

Stainless Steel

Grade 316 stainless contains 2–3% Mo for superior pitting and crevice corrosion resistance.

Superalloys

Used in nickel and cobalt-based superalloys for jet engines and gas turbines operating above 1000°C.

Oil & Gas Pipelines

Mo-bearing steels used in sour service applications requiring resistance to hydrogen sulfide cracking.

Chemical Composition

Grades We Supply

Grade Mo % Si % Cu % P % S % Sn %

FeMo 60 58–62 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.05 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.05

FeMo 70 68–72 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.04 ≤ 0.05 ≤ 0.03

42 Mo Molybdenum 95.96

26 Fe Ferrum 55.845

14 Si Silicon 28.086

29 Cu Copper 63.546

15 P Phosphorus 30.974

Logistics & Supply

Packaging & Delivery

Sizing

Standard lump size 10–50mm. Custom crushing to 1–10mm or powder available for specific metallurgical requirements.

Packaging

200kg steel drums or 1MT big bags. Each lot individually tagged and labelled per heat number.

Shipment

FCL container shipments from CIS and Chinese origin. Minimum order quantity 1MT. Spot and contract basis available.

Documentation

Certificate of Analysis per heat, SGS/Intertek inspection available, full export documentation including EUR.1 if required.