Molybdenum


 * Element name**: Molybdenum


 * Element symbol**: Mo


 * Atomic mass**: 96[[image:Moylbdenum.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic number**: 42


 * Protons**: 42


 * Electrons**: 42


 * Discovery**: Carl Welhem Scheele


 * How it was named**: It got its name from an ancient Greek word meaning lead.


 * State of matter**: Solid


 * Melting point in °C**: 2623°C


 * Boiling point in °C**: 4639°C


 * Characteristics**: In pure form it is not radio active and it does not have an oder and is not radio active.


 * Use**: It was used for an armor plating for tanks, missile and aircraft armor.


 * Facts**: 6th highest melting point and it is used in fertilizers.

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