Molybdenum is a silvery-white, hard, transition metal. Scheele discovered it in 1778. It was often confused with graphite and lead ore. Molybdenum is used in alloys, electrodes and catalysts. The World War 2 German artillery piece called "Big Bertha" contains molybdenum as an essential component of its steel.
What is the latin name for the scientific element molybdenum . Also , what is molybdenum is used in.?
It is used in heating elements also.
Reply:Molybdenum (from the Greek molybdos meaning "lead-like").
In small quantities, molybdenum is effective at hardening steel. Molybdenum is important in plant nutrition, and is found in certain enzymes, including xanthine oxidase.
Reply:mo.
It's usually alloyed with other metals. It's used a lot in bicycle parts.
Interesting fact. It was named after the guy's wife who discovered it. Her name was Molly B. Denum. true story.
Reply:Not sure what you mean by "latin name".
"Moly" is used to make strong steel alloys, like stainless steel.
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