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Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi₂) is a high-temperature ceramic material with exceptional oxidation resistance, electrical conductivity, and thermal stability. It appears as a gray metallic powder and is widely used in industrial heating elements, aerospace coatings, and semiconductor applications. With a melting point of approximately 2,030°C, MoSi₂ is ideal for high-temperature environments, including glass manufacturing, metallurgy, and electronic components.
Product Overview
Molybdenum disilicide (MoSi₂) is an intermetallic compound primarily used for high-temperature heating elements, with refractory ceramic properties. It is a gray metallic-looking material with a high melting point (2030°C) and medium density. At high temperatures, MoSi₂ forms a protective silica passivation layer to prevent further oxidation, making it suitable for use in extreme temperature environments.
Product Features
- High Melting Point: With a melting point of 2030°C, MoSi₂ can operate stably at very high temperatures.
- Thermal Stability: It has good thermal stability and can form a protective passivation layer to prevent oxidation.
- Electrical Conductivity: As an intermetallic compound, it has electrical conductivity, making it suitable for various electrical applications.
- High Emissivity: Exhibits high emissivity, making it ideal for applications that require high emissivity coatings.
Applications
- Heating Elements: Used in electric furnace heating elements operating up to 1800°C, widely applied in the production of glass, steel, electronics, ceramics, and heat treatment of materials.
- Microelectronics: Used as a contact material in microelectronics, often as a shunt on polysilicon lines to enhance conductivity and signal speed.
- Refractory Materials: Used in industrial applications requiring high temperature and stability, such as high-temperature furnaces and heat treatment equipment.
| Technical Parameters | Values |
| Name | Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi₂) |
| CAS Number | 12136-78-6 |
| Molecular Formula | MoSi₂ |
| Product Code | 421400PD |
| Purity | 99.5%-99.8% |
| Specification | Approx. 625 mesh (2.5 micron APS) |
| EINECS Number | 235-231-8 |
