W Type 1800 MOSI2 Heating Element High Temperature Electric Furnace

Molybdenum disilicide (MoSi₂), a refractory metal silicide, is mainly used as a heating element. Of late, it has been recognized as a potential structural ceramic, since it exhibits high elastic modulus and exceptional oxidation resistance at very high temperatures.

MoSi₂ and related composites are usually prepared through pressure-assisted sintering methods. Hot isostatic pressing creates intricate shapes, with even density and grain structures. However, this process is more expensive.

Key Properties

MoSi₂ has gained a lot of interest because of its attractive properties:

• High melting point
• Moderate density
• High modulus at higher temperatures
• Exceptional oxidation resistance

Applications

Commercially, MoSi₂ is widely used in electric heating elements. The material can be potentially applied in high-temperature structural parts.

Max temperatures of MoSi2 Heating Element in Different Atmospheres