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Molybdenum Plates for High-Temperature Structural, Shielding and Industrial Applications

Molybdenum plates are heavy-duty refractory metal components designed for extreme temperature and vacuum environments. They are widely used in heat shielding, semiconductor systems, aerospace structures, and medical radiation protection. Known for high thermal conductivity, excellent strength at elevated temperatures, and stability under harsh conditions, molybdenum plates serve as structural backbones in critical equipment. Available in Pure Mo, TZM alloy, and Mo-La grades, they offer different levels of strength, ductility, and heat resistance. These plates are essential for furnace construction, sputtering targets, and precision industrial engineering applications requiring long-term reliability.

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Product Description

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Molybdenum Plate Overview

Molybdenum plates are the heavy-duty counterparts to molybdenum hooks, serving as the structural backbone for high-heat and vacuum environments.

Because they are often the most expensive component in a furnace or reactor build, buyers focus heavily on material grade and certification.

1. Primary Applications

Heat Shielding: Large plates are used as reflective insulation in vacuum furnaces to contain heat and protect the outer steel casing.

Electronics/Semiconductors: Used as heat sinks and sputtering targets due to their excellent thermal conductivity and high purity.

Medical Technology: Utilized as radiation shielding for X-ray equipment and as components in rotating anodes for X-ray tubes.

Aerospace: High-strength structural parts for rocket nozzles and engine exhaust cones.

2. Standard Grades & Alloys

When sourcing plates, you will likely choose between these three varieties:

Grade

Composition

Key Benefit

Pure Moly

99.95% Mo

Most cost-effective; best for non-structural shielding.

TZM Alloy

Mo + 0.5% Ti + 0.08% Zr

Twice the strength of pure Moly at 1,300°C; resists sagging.

Mo-La

Mo + Lanthanum Oxide

Stays ductile after high-heat cycles; won't snap easily when handled after use.

3. Technical Specifications

Commodity

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Commodity

Purity

Density

Specification

Molybdenum Plate

Pure Mo

≥99.95%

≥10.2g/cm³

(2-40)mm*550mm

(max)*1500mm(max)

Mo-La

≥99.9%

≥10.2g/cm³

Doped with Ti/Zr

≥99.9%

≥10.2g/cm³

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