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Mineral resource of the month: molybdenum

January 1, 2011

The article offers information about the mineral molybdenum. Sources includes byproduct or coproduct copper-molybdenum deposits in the Western Cordillera of North and South America. Among the uses of molybdenum are stainless steel applications, as an alloy material for manufacturing vessels and as lubricants, pigments or chemicals. Also noted is the role played by molybdenum in renewable energy technology.

Publication Year 2011
Title Mineral resource of the month: molybdenum
Authors Désire E. Polyak
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earth
Index ID 70045915
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Minerals Information Center