Element Family
Transition Metal
Actinide
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.
- It is synthetically produced metal.
- Radiation hazard can be produce by it.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Bombarding Californium-252 with Boron Nuclei, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Discovery
In 1778
In 1961–1971
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 Lawrencium metal are limited to research purpose only.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
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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 7s2 7p1
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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