Refractory Metal Mo-La vs Mo1/Mo2
Refractory Metal · grade comparison
Refractory Metal Mo-La and Mo1/Mo2 are both refractory metal grades. Both yield at about 560 MPa — strength does not separate them. Mo1/Mo2 is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 8% for Mo-La. Mo-La runs hotter in service (1,700°C vs 1,000°C continuous) and Mo1/Mo2 conducts heat better (138 W/m·K vs 120 W/m·K). On the shop floor, Mo1/Mo2 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Mo-La (specialty, $$$$$).
Mo-LaChoose it when the part sees heat.
Mo1/Mo2Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Mo-La vs Mo1/Mo2: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 320 GPa46.4 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 700 MPa102 ksi · Shear Strength 420 MPa60.9 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 300 MPa43.5 ksi · Hardness, Rockwell C 21 HRC · Hardness, Vickers 240 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 2,620°C4,748 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 55 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 25%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every refractory metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Mo-La | Mo1/Mo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Mo-La vs Mo1/Mo2 — frequently asked
What is the difference between Mo-La and Mo1/Mo2?
Refractory Metal Mo-La and Mo1/Mo2 are both refractory metal grades. Both yield at about 560 MPa — strength does not separate them. Mo1/Mo2 is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 8% for Mo-La.
Which is cheaper, Mo-La or Mo1/Mo2?
Mo1/Mo2 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Mo-La is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, Mo-La or Mo1/Mo2?
Mo1/Mo2, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 40/100 against 35/100 for Mo-La.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Mo-La and Mo1/Mo2 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.