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Overview and wide application of molybdenum disulfide

According to the latest quarterly analysis of the natural gas market released by the International Energy Agency, global natural gas consumption will decline slightly this year and increase slowly in the following years because of soaring prices and the possibility of further reductions in Russian natural gas supplies. Global natural gas use this year is expected to be 0.5% lower than the 2021 level, and global natural gas demand is expected to increase by only 140 billion cubic meters over 2021 by 2025, the report said. The annual growth in 2021 will reach 175 billion cubic meters.

At the same time, the IEA's forecast for natural gas demand growth by 2024 was 60 per cent lower than its previous forecast, mainly due to "a weak economy and a smaller energy shift from coal or oil to natural gas", the report said.

It is worth noting that the South Korean Ministry of Industry, Trade and Resources announced on the same day that it plans to increase the proportion of nuclear power in South Korea's national energy structure to more than 30% by 2030. The proportion is 27.4% in 2021. The department also announced the resumption of the construction of two nuclear reactors. According to reports, after taking office, South Korean President Yoon Sik-Yue rejected the previous government's plan to phase out nuclear power and promised to increase investment in the nuclear power industry, so as to regain South Korea's status as a major exporter of safe nuclear reactors.

In addition, the supply and prices of many international bulk Molybdenum Disulfide,Overview of Molybdenum Disulfide,Application of Molybdenum Disulfide,Molybdenum disulfide price,Molybdenum Disulfide Supplier are still very uncertain.

Overview of Molybdenum Disulfide

Molybdenum disulfide (or molybdenum) is an inorganic compound composed of molybdenum and sulfur.

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Molybdenum disulfide is the main component of molybdenite. It is a black solid powder with metallic luster. The chemical formula of molybdenum disulfide is MoS2, the melting point is 2375°C, the density is 4.80g/cm3 (14°C), and the Mohs hardness is 1.0-1.5. It begins to decompose at 1370°C and at 1600°C into metallic molybdenum and sulfur.

Molybdenum disulfide is insoluble in water, dilute acid and concentrated sulfuric acid, generally insoluble in other acids, alkalis and organic solvents, soluble in aqua regia and boiled concentrated sulfuric acid.

Application of Molybdenum Disulfide

Molybdenum disulfide is used as a dry lubricant in greases, dispersions, friction materials and bond coatings. Molybdenum-sulfur complexes can be used in suspension, but are more commonly dissolved in lubricating oils at concentrations of a few percent. MoS2 is used as an additive for greases, friction materials, plastics, rubber, nylon, PTFE, coatings, etc.

1) Widely used in automobile and machinery industry, it is a good solid lubricating material.

2) Lubricants for drill bits, cutting tools and some non-oily and hard alloy steels; lubricant additives and film removers for non-ferrous metals.

3) Preparation of greases and additives for solid lubricating films, nylon filters and catalysts.

4) Synthetic molybdenum disulfide is used as a catalyst for desulfurization in refineries.

Molybdenum disulfide mixed with some volatile solvents can be sprayed on metal surfaces or added engineering plastics to make lubricating components. Molybdenum disulfide can be directly used in electronics, spraying, electroplating, hardware, screws and other industries.

Molybdenum disulfide is an important solid lubricant, especially suitable for high temperature and high pressure. It is also diamagnetic and can be used as linear photoconductors and semiconductors that display P-type or N-type conductivity, as well as rectification and energy conversion. Molybdenum disulfide can also be used as a catalyst for complex hydrocarbon dehydrogenation.

Molybdenum disulfide is also known as "the king of advanced solid lubricants". It is a solid powder made of natural molybdenum concentrate powder through chemical purification and changing the molecular structure. Molybdenum disulfide is black in color, slightly silver-gray, with metallic luster, greasy touch, and insoluble in water. It has the advantages of good dispersibility and non-adhesion. It can be added to various greases to form a non-adherent colloidal state, which can increase the lubricity and extreme pressure of the grease.

Molybdenum disulfide is suitable for mechanical conditions of high temperature, high pressure, high speed and high load to prolong the life of equipment.

Molybdenum disulfide price

The price of molybdenum disulfide varies randomly with factors such as production costs, transportation costs, international conditions, exchange rates, and supply and demand in the molybdenum disulfide market. Tanki New Materials Co.,Ltd aims to help various industries and chemical wholesalers find high-quality, low-cost nanomaterials and chemicals by providing a full range of customized services. If you are looking for molybdenum disulfide material, please feel free to contact for the latest price of molybdenum disulfide.

Molybdenum Disulfide Supplier

As a global molybdenum disulfide supplier, Tanki New Materials Co., Ltd. has extensive experience in the performance, application and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced engineering materials. The company has successfully developed a series of powder materials (zinc sulfide, tungsten sulfide, bismuth sulfide, etc.), high-purity targets, functional ceramics and structural devices, and provides OEM services.

Molybdenum Disulfide Properties
Other NamesMolybdenum Disulfide, Molybdenum Sulfide, MoS2
CAS No.1317-33-5
Compound Formula MoS2 
Molecular Weight160.07 g/mol
Appearance black/lead-gray solid
Melting Point2,375 °C (4,307 °F; 2,648 K)
Boiling PointN/A
Density5.06 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O (water)insoluble
Electrical ResistivityN/A
Poisson's RatioN/A
Specific HeatN/A
Thermal ConductivityN/A
Thermal ExpansionN/A
Young's ModulusN/A
Exact Mass161.849549
Monoisotopic Mass161.849549
Molybdenum Disulfide Health & Safety Information
Safety WarningWarning
Hazard StatementsH315-H319-H335
Hazard CodesXi
Risk CodesN/A
Safety StatementsN/A
RTECS NumberN/A
Transport InformationNONH for all modes of transport
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