Density
10.28 g/cm³ (at 20 °C)
Discovery
Identified by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1778. Isolated by Peter Jacob Hjelm in 1781.
Common Uses
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Used extensively in high-strength steel alloys.
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Molybdenum disulfide is used as a lubricant, especially in high-temperature applications.
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Used as a catalyst in the petroleum industry.
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Used in filaments for light bulbs.
Interesting Facts
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The name comes from the Greek 'molybdos,' meaning lead, because it was often confused with lead and graphite.
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Has a very high melting point.
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An essential trace element for plants and animals.
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Used in various industrial applications due to its hardness and stability at high temperatures.
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