How Is Molybdenum Mined and Processed? | Refractory Metals ...
Molybdenum is a silver-white metal with an atomic number of 42, a density of 10.2 g / cm³, a melting point of 2610 ° C, and a boiling point of 5560 ° C. Molybdenum mining and processing technology have been improving since 1916, when Climax molybdenum was first mined near Leadville, Colo.