Refractory Metal Mo-La vs R02002
Refractory Metal · grade comparison
Refractory Metal Mo-La and R02002 are both refractory metal grades. Mo-La is the stronger of the two: yield strength 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for R02002, about 133% more; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi). In exchange, R02002 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 8% for Mo-La, and Mo-La is harder (228 HB vs 165 HB). Mo-La is lighter (10.2 g/cm³ vs 13.31 g/cm³ for R02002) and Mo-La is stiffer (320 GPa vs 138 GPa). On the shop floor, R02002 welds better (very good vs poor) and R02002 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Mo-La (specialty, $$$$$).
Mo-LaChoose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
R02002Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Mo-La vs R02002: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Castability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
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 | R02002 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Mo-La vs R02002 — frequently asked
Is Mo-La stronger than R02002?
Yes. Mo-La has a typical yield strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for R02002 — about 133% more. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Mo-La or R02002?
R02002 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Mo-La is specialty ($$$$$). 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 R02002?
Mo-La. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for R02002; for welding the order is R02002 first (very good, 70/100) then Mo-La (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Mo-La and R02002 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.