Molybdenum Ribbon
Product Molybdenum Ribbon
Part Number TRM-Mo026
Synonyms Molybdenum Belt, Molybdenum Foil Belt, Molybdenum Band, Molybdenum Foil, Molybdenum Strip, Molybdenum Tape

Molybdenum Ribbon (Molybdenum Band, Molybdenum foil) is widely used in the lighting industry. It is mainly used in high pressure mercury lamps, high pressure sodium lamps, metal halide lamps, films and television light sources, etc. Its quality has a great influence on the lamp life and interface welding quality.

It can be supplied in 2 types: Molybdenum Ribbon and Y-Doped Molybdenum Ribbon.

For the application of Halogen lamps, TRM can also provide the Tantalum Ribbon for your choice. The thickness and width can be very small. Please contact us for the details.

Typical Application: Halogen lamps. Mainly used in electric vacuum devices, electric light source parts, high temperature heating elements, etc.

Order Information

Please include the following information with your inquires and orders:

  1. Quantity
  2. Dimensions/tolerance

Chemical Composition

(Composition, max weight %)

Elements TYPE 361
C 0.01
Fe 0.01
Ni 0.005
Si 0.01
Mo Balance (99.95% min.)

Typical Size Available (Please inquire for details)

Thickness 0.001″ to 0.02″
Typical Tolerance of Thickness +/-0.0001”
Width range 0.06” to 0.47”
Typical Tolerance of Width +/-0.008’’

Features:

  • Supplied in coils
  • Smooth cut surfaces without conglutination
  • Smooth surface, no roller printing, scratches, dirt and metallic luster
  • Custom work are available.

For the other ribbon/band products, please refer to: Y-Doped Molybdenum Ribbon and Tantalum Ribbon

Standard Packing

Wrapped in plastic bags and loaded in a plastic box.

Physical Properties – Molybdenum

Phase solid
Melting Point 2896 K ​(2623 °C, ​4753 °F)
Boiling Point 4912 K ​(4639 °C, ​8382 °F)
Density 10.2 g/cm3
Heat of Fusion 37.48 kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization 598 kJ/mol
Molar Heat Capacity 24.06 J/(mol·K)
Atomic Weight 95.95
Thermal Conductivity 1.38 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K