Starc Metals stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Molybdenum Bars and Rods right here in Canberra, Australia. We take pride in delivering high-performance refractory metal products that are celebrated for their remarkable strength, thermal conductivity, and resistance to corrosion. Our molybdenum bars and rods are specifically designed for tough applications that demand stability at high temperatures and exceptional durability against wear and chemical exposure. At Starc Metals, we focus on precision manufacturing, ensuring consistent quality and a superb surface finish, making our molybdenum products perfect for industries like aerospace, defense, furnace, and electronics, where reliability and performance are non-negotiable, even in extreme conditions.
Typically, our Molybdenum Bars and Rods boast a purity of 99.9%, which translates to outstanding mechanical and physical properties. Molybdenum has a high melting point of 2620°C and a tensile strength of around 690 MPa at room temperature, along with impressive dimensional stability when faced with thermal stress. It also shines in terms of thermal and electrical conductivity, low thermal expansion, and resistance to molten metals and harsh environments. These characteristics make it an essential material for high-temperature and high-stress industrial applications.
| Product | Molybdenum Rod |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM B387, Type 361/364 |
| Process | Drawing, swaging |
| Purity | Mo≥99.95% |
| Size | 0.16”~6.0” diameter x L |
| Surface | Grinding, Finish turning, Black Oxide, Chemically clneaned |
| Grade | The impurity content is not more than % | |||||||
| Fe | Ni | Al | Si | Mg | C | N | O | |
| Mo-1 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.002 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.003 | 0.008 |
| Mo-2 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.003 | 0.02 |
| Tensile Strength | KSI (Mpa)-RT | 110 (760) |
| KSI (Mpa)-500°C | — | |
| KSI (Mpa)-1000°C | — | |
| Elongation | % in 1.0″. | 15 |
| Hardness | DPH | 220 |
Yes, molybdenum bars can be welded, but they require special techniques due to their high melting point. Proper care, such as using appropriate filler materials and preheating, is essential.
Molybdenum rods are generally resistant to galvanic corrosion due to their excellent corrosion resistance. However, in certain environments, especially when paired with more anodic metals, galvanic corrosion can still occur.
You’ll find Molybdenum Bars and Rods in a variety of uses, from aerospace components and electrical contacts to furnace parts and heating elements, where thermal stability is key. They’re also utilized in the glass, metal processing, and chemical industries for electrodes, crucibles, and sputtering targets. In the defense and power generation sectors, molybdenum is favored for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to creep deformation. With outstanding performance in extreme heat and corrosive settings, Molybdenum Bars and Rods from Starc Metals are the go-to choice for critical, high-temperature engineering applications.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Starc Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Canberra, Australia
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