Facts about the Classification of the Element Molybdenum
Molybdenum is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Molybdenum
Molybdenum was discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1778.

Occurrence of the element Molybdenum
The Russian Luna 24 mission discovered a single grain of pure Molybdenum in a pyroxene fragment taken from Mare Crisium on the Moon.

Common Uses of Molybdenum
High strength alloys
High temperature steels
Aircraft parts
Missile parts

The Properties of the Element Molybdenum
Name of Element : Molybdenum
Symbol of Element : Mo
Atomic Number of Molybdenum : 42
Atomic Mass: 95.94 amu
Melting Point: 2617.0 °C - 2890.15 °K
Boiling Point: 4612.0 °C - 4885.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Molybdenum : 42
Number of Neutrons in Molybdenum : 54
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 10.22 g/cm3
Color of Molybdenum : silvery-white