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Xi'an Gemei Metal Material Co., Ltd.

Molybdenum plates are plate-shaped materials rolled from metallic molybdenum (Mo) or molybdenum alloys. Their core advantage lies in their planar ductility, which makes them critical planar barriers, structural supports or functional substrates in extreme environments such as high temperatures and strong corrosion. They play an irreplaceable structural, functional and protective role in the core high-temperature zones of fields like high-temperature furnaces, the glass industry and semiconductor equipment.

What is a Molybdenum Plate?

  • Outstanding high-temperature performance: Maintains shape and strength even at temperatures above 1000°C, with excellent creep resistance.


  • Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity: Delivers high efficiency when used as heat-dissipating substrates or electrode components.


  • Low coefficient of thermal expansion: Features exceptional dimensional stability and is not prone to deformation under thermal cycling.


  • Superior corrosion resistance: Resists erosion by molten glass, molten metals, salts, and various acids and alkalis.


  • High rigidity and strength: This characteristic is particularly prominent at high temperatures.


Material Classification:

  • Pure molybdenum sheet (Mo1): The most widely used type, available in different grades based on purity.


  • High-temperature molybdenum sheet (doped molybdenum sheet): For example, molybdenum-lanthanum alloy sheet (Mo-La). Adding a small amount of rare earth oxides such as La₂O₃ can significantly increase the recrystallization temperature, enhance high-temperature sag resistance, and extend service life at elevated temperatures, making it the first choice for high-end high-temperature furnaces.


  • TZM molybdenum alloy sheet: Alloyed with titanium and zirconium, it has higher high-temperature strength and recrystallization temperature, and is suitable for applications with the most stringent strength requirements.


Molybdenum Plate Types

Applications of Molybdenum Plates

High-temperature Furnaces and Heat Treatment Industry (Core Application)

  • Heat Shields/Radiation Shields: Served as key layers of multi-layer heat shields in vacuum or atmosphere high-temperature furnaces, reflecting thermal energy and improving thermal efficiency.

  • Furnace Beds/Racks/Boats: Bearing the workpieces to be processed (e.g., sintering of ceramics and cemented carbides), without deformation or reaction at high temperatures.

  • Sintering Plates: Applied in the powder metallurgy industry for supporting products during high-temperature sintering.


Glass and Photovoltaic Industry (Irreplaceable)

  • Glass Furnace Electrodes: Used as immersed electrodes for electrically boosted or fully electric glass melting furnaces, withstanding corrosion from molten glass at high temperatures.

  • Components for Photovoltaic Glass Production: Such as carrier substrates applied in the manufacturing of cadmium telluride thin-film solar cells.

  • Bushing Plates for Glass Fiber Crucibles: A key material in the early stage, now partially replaced by more advanced alternatives.


Semiconductor and Electronics Industry

  • Components for Semiconductor Diffusion Furnaces: Boats and paddles for holding silicon wafers, featuring high purity and no contamination at elevated temperatures.

  • Backing Plates for PVD/CVD Sputtering Targets: Utilizing their excellent thermal conductivity and high bonding strength, they serve as supporting substrates for targets such as tungsten and molybdenum.

  • Anodes and Grids for Electron Tubes: Applied in high-power electro-vacuum devices.


Metal Processing and High-temperature Molds

  • Isostatic Pressing Canning Molds: Used in the hot isostatic pressing (HIP) forming process.

  • High-temperature Die-casting Molds: Applied in the casting of non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum and zinc, with a long service life.

  • High-temperature Stamping and Extrusion Molds: For example, molds used in the forming of superalloys.


Corrosion-resistant Components

  • Chemical Vessel Linings: Used as anti-corrosion linings in harsh environments such as strong acids and molten salts.

  • Molten Metal Processing Components: Such as sheaths for zinc melt temperature-measuring tubes and stirrers.


Emerging Fields

  • Nuclear Fusion Experimental Devices: Candidate material for plasma-facing first-wall materials or components (surface modification required).

  • Aerospace Thermal Structural Components: Such as engine nozzle extensions and thermal protection system components.


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