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Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi₂) Micron Powder – 99.5+% Purity, 1–10 µm

Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi₂) Micron Powder is a high-performance intermetallic compound known for its exceptional oxidation resistance, high melting point, and good electrical conductivity. With a purity of 99.5+% and particle size range of 1–10 µm, MoSi₂ is widely used in heating elements, coatings, catalysts, and structural materials.

Its unique combination of metallic and ceramic properties—high electrical conductivity coupled with excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation—makes it an indispensable material for aerospace, metallurgy, and advanced electronics applications.


Technical Properties

  • Purity: 99.5+%

  • Average Particle Size: 1–10 µm (D50: 1–3 µm)

  • Color: Black

  • Density: 4.9 g/cm³

  • Melting Point: ~1850 °C

  • Morphology: Irregular

Elemental Analysis (%):

  • Al: 0.002

  • Fe: 0.003

  • Ca: 0.001

  • Cu: 0.01

  • Mn: 0.01

  • Co: 0.002


Key Features

  • Excellent oxidation resistance at high temperatures (forms a protective silica layer)

  • High electrical and thermal conductivity

  • Outstanding thermal shock resistance

  • Low density compared to other refractory compounds

  • Strong chemical stability in aggressive environments


Applications

Heating Elements

  • Widely used in high-temperature furnaces (up to 1800 °C) due to stable electrical conductivity

  • Employed in sintering, metallurgy, and ceramic processing

Coatings & Structural Materials

  • Protective coatings for turbine components, crucibles, and refractory linings

  • Improves wear and corrosion resistance in aerospace and metallurgical industries

Catalysis

  • Functions as a catalyst and catalytic support in high-temperature reactions

  • Applied in hydrocarbon reforming, oxidation reactions, and energy conversion processes

Composites & Conductive Fillers

  • Incorporated into ceramic-metal composites to enhance conductivity and thermal stability

  • Used in conductive pastes and specialized coatings

Additional information

Gram

25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1000 g