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Molybdenum
October 2004 by Edgar B. Heylmun, PhD
Molybdenum, referred to as “molly” by miners, is a white metal that is alloyed with iron to form hard, tough and strong steel. It was first used in World War I for armor plate on ships. Nowadays, molybdenum is routinely used to harden structural and tool steel, and to reduce corrosion.Scouts New Mining in Society Badge
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