Chemical Etching with Molybdenum

Molybdenum is ideal for parts used in the defense, aerospace, and energy industries because of its high temperature tolerance, corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, and high melting point (2,623° C).

Molybdenum—often called Moly or Mo—comes in various alloys or mixtures, such as molybdenum-lanthanum and molybdenum-copper. It’s a silver-gray refractory metal, present in many oxidation states (such as molybdenum(VI) oxide (MoO3) and Molybdenum dioxide (MOO2),

We welcome your questions about how to use molybdenum for your parts.

Types of Molybdenum used at E-Fab

Molybdenum and its alloys are known for their high melting point and strength at elevated temperatures. Alloys with steel, nickel, or tungsten increase specific metal properties, including hardness, corrosion resistance, or creep resistance.

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Molybdenum Etching Capabilities

Panel Size	Min. 4"x6", max. 12"x18"
Panel Thickness	Min. 0.001”, max 0.040”
Hole Size	Min. 0.005” or 1.2x of material thickness
Spacing	Min. same as material thickness
Inside & Outside Radii	Min. same as material thickness
Center-center hole distance	Refer to hole size and minimum spacing requirements
Etch Tolerance	minimum of ± .0005”; increase minimum based on material thickness and feature type

Why Choose
Molybdenum

Very low coefficient of thermal expansion
High-temperature tolerance
High-corrosion resistance
High thermal conductivity

One of molybdenum’s unique and attractive properties is its ability to withstand high temperatures without losing strength and structural integrity. Various industries utilize this property to manufacture parts and components of devices operating in extreme heat environments.

E-Fab manufacturers are experts at etching and forming molybdenum to precise standards and specifications.

Customers select molybdenum for microwave electronics, electronic beam guns, ceramic heaters, 3D grids, and semiconductor fabrication tools. E-Fab delivers precision molybdenum parts for defense, aerospace, and energy companies.

E-Fab is an industry leader in delivering innovative, accurate, and reliable parts thanks to decades of experience and expertise in a suite of processes.

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Chemical Etching with Molybdenum