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Refractory Metal Pure Mo As Rolled vs Pure Mo Sintered

Refractory Metal · Pure Mo temper comparison

Pure Mo As Rolled and Pure Mo Sintered are two conditions of the same refractory metal grade, Pure Mo: As Rolled (hot rolled) versus Sintered. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Pure Mo As Rolled is the stronger of the two: yield strength 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for Pure Mo Sintered, about 97% more; tensile strength follows at 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). Pure Mo As Rolled is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 5% for Pure Mo Sintered, and Pure Mo As Rolled is harder (240 HB vs 160 HB). Pure Mo As Rolled is stiffer (320 GPa vs 290 GPa).

Pure Mo As RolledChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

Pure Mo As Rolled vs Pure Mo Sintered: properties

Pure Mo As RolledPure Mo Sintered

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

320 GPa46.4 Msi
290 GPa42.1 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

700 MPa102 ksi
400 MPa58 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

590 MPa85.6 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Elongation at Break

10%
5%

Reduction in Area

35%
8%

Compressive Strength

600 MPa87 ksi
420 MPa60.9 ksi

Shear Strength

400 MPa58 ksi
250 MPa36.3 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
160 MPa23.2 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

15 MPa·√m13.7 ksi·√in
11 MPa·√m10 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

12 J8.9 ft·lbf
4 J3 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

240 HB
160 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

95 HRB
82 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

250 HV
170 HV

Same in both: Shear Modulus 125 GPa18.1 Msi · Bulk Modulus 230 GPa33.4 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

10.22 g/cm³0.37 lb/in³
10 g/cm³0.36 lb/in³

Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 2,623°C4,753 °F · Liquidus Temperature 2,623°C4,753 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

138 W/m·K79.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F
130 W/m·K75.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 250 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 5.2 µm/m·K2.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 500°C932 °F · Min Service Temperature 20°C68 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

31 % IACS
30 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

5.7×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.24 µΩ·in
5.9×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.32 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

55 / 100
50 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.2 V

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

40 / 100
45 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

45%
50%

Weldability

20 / 100
15 / 100

Formability (cold)

30 / 100
15 / 100

Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 380 MJ/kg163,371 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 25 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%

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.

1502003005007001,0001,5005101520Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scalePure Mo

Pure Mo As Rolled vs Pure Mo Sintered — frequently asked

Is Pure Mo As Rolled stronger than Pure Mo Sintered?

Yes. Pure Mo As Rolled has a typical yield strength of 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for Pure Mo Sintered — about 97% more. Tensile strength is 700 MPa (102 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Rolled or Sintered?

As Rolled is the default Pure Mo condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.

Which is easier to machine, Pure Mo As Rolled or Pure Mo Sintered?

Pure Mo Sintered, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for Pure Mo As Rolled; for welding the order is Pure Mo As Rolled first (poor, 20/100) then Pure Mo Sintered (poor, 15/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pure Mo As Rolled and Pure Mo Sintered 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.