Element Family
Transition Metal
Transition Metal
Space Group Name
Im_ 3m
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Interesting Facts
- Molybdenum is highly reactive metal, hence not found free in nature .
- Till 18th century Molybdenum element were often mistaken as a carbon or Lead.
- Bohrium metal is also known as Unnilseptium (Uns) and Nielsbohrium (Ns).
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Synthetically Produced
Who Discovered
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung
Discovery
In 1778
In 1981
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Uses & Benefits
- Its alloys are used to make engine parts, drills, saw blade, etc.
- Lubricant additive made up of Molybdenum disulfide is commonly used in the industry. It is also used as a catalyst.
- Currently known uses of Bohrium metal are limited to research purpose only.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
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Other Uses
Alloys
Research Purposes
Present in Human Body
Yes
No
Physical State
Solid
Solid
Luster
Metallic
Unknown Luster
Pauling Electronegativity
Sanderson Electronegativity
Allred Rochow Electronegativity
Mulliken-Jaffe Electronegativity
Pauling Electropositivity
Electrochemical Equivalent
Other Chemical Properties
Anti Corrosion, Ionization, Radioactive Isotopes, Solubility
Ionization, Radioactive Isotopes
Electron Configuration
[Kr] 4d5 5s1
[Rn] 5f14 6d5 7s2
Crystal Structure
Body Centered Cubic (BCC)
Hexagonal Close Packed (HCP)
Crystal Lattice
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Valence Electron Potential
Lattice Angles
π/2, π/2, π/2
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Density At Room Temperature
Density When Liquid (at m.p.)
Other Mechanical Properties
Ductile, Weldable
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Magnetic Ordering
Paramagnetic
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Electrical Property
Semiconductor
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Enthalpy of Atomization
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