Phehlukwayo Metal stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, with a focus on high-quality Molybdenum Bars and Rods. The company has built a solid reputation for its precision in manufacturing, rigorous quality control, and a strong commitment to delivering products that align with international standards. Their Molybdenum Bars and Rods are celebrated for their remarkable high-temperature strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity, making them perfect for tough industrial and engineering tasks. Phehlukwayo Metal caters to both local and global markets, ensuring that every product maintains consistent quality and reliability.
These Molybdenum Bars and Rods are primarily made of molybdenum, boasting a purity level exceeding 99.95%, which endows the material with outstanding mechanical and thermal characteristics. The alloy showcases a tensile strength ranging from about 550 to 700 MPa and a yield strength of around 550 MPa, along with impressive creep resistance and a high melting point of 2623°C. Molybdenum is known for its excellent thermal conductivity, minimal thermal expansion, and remarkable resistance to oxidation and corrosion, especially at elevated temperatures, making it an ideal choice for high-performance applications in extreme conditions.
| 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 being utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, electronics, nuclear, and metallurgy. They’re perfect for crafting furnace parts, heating elements, electrodes, aerospace components, and equipment for chemical processing. Moreover, molybdenum plays a crucial role in creating high-strength alloys, vacuum furnaces, and industrial machinery that demand exceptional heat resistance and dimensional stability. Its unique blend of high-temperature performance, corrosion resistance, and structural integrity makes it a go-to material for critical applications in challenging industrial environments.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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