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Molybdenum in magnetically shielded rooms
22/06/2023
Detecting nature’s tiniest magnetic activity for medicine and research relies on suppressing a constant barrage of external magnetic influence.
Printing a stainless steel dragon
15/02/2023
Most 3D printed objects are less then 30cm long. So, how is the 10m long Oregon Dragon Bench possible?
Sluice gates brave the shifting tides
10/01/2023
Sluice gates are movable barriers that regulate water levels and flow rates in waterways.
Gardens of stainless steel
10/11/2022
Outside the Chinese city of Nanjing, the Jiangsu Garden Expo recreates famous classical gardens.
A gigantic rechargeable battery
18/10/2022
Generating electricity when the sun does not shine or wind does not blow is a challenge for the world’s transition to renewable power.
Shenzhen’s secondary water supply systems
20/09/2022
One in three people worldwide live without access to clean drinking water.
Keeping tabs
13/07/2022
Under the guidance of philanthropists, artists and architects, a group of school children turned trash into a timeless memorial.
Molybdenum: essential for wind turbines
30/05/2022
To prevent the worst outcomes of climate change, renewable energy sources like wind and solar must more than triple their share of global power production.
Replacing old rail bridges
02/05/2022
The historic center of Stockholm, Sweden, stretches over 14 islands. The bridges that connect these islands are in constant use.
Resurrecting St Mary’s Cathedral
28/02/2022
In a city where Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples abound, a Catholic cathedral is an unexpected sight. Nonetheless, Tokyo’s St Mary’s Cathedral ...
Moly’s in the kitchen
20/12/2021
Is molybdenum key to the perfect sear on scallops? Type 316 stainless steel cookware provides unparalleled functionality for professional and amateur chefs alike.
Delayed cracking – a serious challenge for ultra-high strength steels
07/10/2021
Strong steels are sensitive to hydrogen-induced failure. Molybdenum alloying can ease the pain.
Flipping the Scripps
29/09/2021
The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, managed by Scripps Institute of Oceanography, is one of the world's largest research piers. Since its initial construction in 1916 ...
Tapping into stainless steel
05/08/2021
Italian design has always been synonymous with style and luxury, with a flair for making the functional beautiful.
Swiss Army Knives still cut it
31/05/2021
From preparing meals around the campfire in the wilderness to fixing a faulty toaster in a city apartment, the multi-purpose Swiss Army Knife ...
Hudson Yards: from railyard to riches
25/05/2021
The largest private development in US history, Hudson Yards, boasts a modern, sustainable design. It’s prime location near the Hudson River in New York City ...
Winds of change
08/04/2021
How can a building with a roof as thin as paper withstand typhoon force winds? A new airport in Qingdao, China, shows the world how ...
Kindred Spirits in stainless steel
11/03/2021
Almost 200 years ago, two tragedies on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean gave way to an unforgettable act of kindness. A stainless steel sculpture ...
Making eco-friendly waves
27/01/2021
Building high-performance boats required strong materials. Typically, stainless steel is not even under consideration for ship construction, but ...
The Getty Center’s resilience
18/12/2020
Perched high on a hill above Los Angeles, the Getty Center holds some of the world’s greatest artwork. Just as impressive as the artwork is the pioneering resilience ...
Saving Fallingwater
11/11/2020
What was intended to be a weekend retreat for a wealthy Pittsburgh department store magnate and his family, “Fallingwater” now stands as one of the most iconic tributes to architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Robots, pigs and pipes
19/10/2020
Ground breaking robots in the UK eliminate the logistical and environmental impacts of gas line excavation by taking measurements from inside the pipe.
Supplying water in the desert
10/09/2020
Qatar, which the World Resource Institute lists as the world's most water-stressed county, is currently building a number of mega reservoirs to ...
“Each autonomous, and yet together”
09/09/2020
At the inauguration of the Nordic Embassies in Berlin in the autumn of 1999, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark formulated this motto ...
Adding a splash of color
13/08/2020
Who said skyscrapers must all be uniformly grey? Electrochemically colored stainless steel adds some whimsy to Seattle’s new Doppler Building.
Making light of heavy vehicles
22/07/2020
Tens of millions of trucks drive enormous distances each year to deliver their loads. The movement of goods is a complicated, resource-intensive affair.
Fascinating fasteners
06/05/2020
The Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland is one of the world’s biggest and most complex scientific instruments. By smashing subatomic particles ...
Meeting modern engineering challenges
07/04/2020
As ever-stronger steels are needed to meet engineering challenges, molybdenum alloying not only promotes strengthening but also enhances resistance against embrittlement.
Moly to boost batteries?
04/03/2020
When developing sustainable technologies such as renewable energy solutions and electric vehicles, power storage is as crucial as power generation. To this end, improving battery performance is ...
Stainless in Seattle
17/02/2020
Type 316 stainless steel adorns the face of a new Seattle infrastructure project: an electrical substation that doubles as a public park. As cities grow ...
Floating towards the future
08/01/2020
Like a net frozen in mid-air, a striking footbridge in southern Germany is making a statement about minimalism. This gossamer structure ...
No moly – no life!
28/11/2019
Molybdenum is vital for keeping organisms fit and healthy. In fact, molybdenum is an ‘essential trace element’, which means ...
Impact of high strength steels in automobile manufacture: the past, present and future.
14/11/2019
Since the first car rolled off the production line in the early part of the last century, the most established material in body construction has been steel.
Louvre Abu Dhabi: A rain of light
12/08/2019
In the Louvre Abu Dabi, stainless steel not only protects precious artwork, but becomes art itself. The museum’s breath-taking roof ...
Restoring the George
18/07/2019
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles hurry across the George Washington Bridge every day. The aging bridge is one of only three ways to enter Manhattan from New Jersey ...
Press-hardened Steel – strong, tough and safe
10/04/2019
Auto bodies are designed to prevent injuries and save lives when an accident occurs. To protect passengers ...
Wine improves with Moly and time
26/02/2019
Acid-resistant molybdenum-grade stainless steel vats and related equipment are essential in the production of many alcoholic beverages.
Moly on the High Line
22/10/2018
From rails, to ruins, to rebirth – the transformation of NYC’s High Line
Another year of progress
24/09/2018
'IMOA's 2017/18 Annual Review is now available, summarizing the developments and key milestones achieved over the past year.
Duplex storage tanks
29/05/2018
Duplex stainless steel storage tanks are an increasingly popular choice for tank owners, not just for their long, low-maintenance service lives, but also because they can actually reduce initial costs for tank owners.
Stainless steel repair sleeves
29/05/2018
Repair sleeves are found within the tool box of virtually every water utility. They are a quick and cost-effective way to repair leaking water pipes without replacing them.
Mining gold with moly
03/04/2018
Modern electronic gadgets contain dozens of metals crammed into the smallest possible space, making them nearly impossible to disassemble for recycling at their end of life.
Tank containers shrink the world
03/04/2018
It is no exaggeration to say that the tank container has revolutionized freight transport. From humble origins, the ISO tank container industry spans the globe and numbers more than half a million units.
(Chro)moly goes to the races
23/02/2018
Chromoly (aka Chrome-Moly or CrMo) steel grades take their name from the additions of chromium and molybdenum and are widely used to make racing cars faster stronger, lighter and safer.
Safer rock climbing with molybdenum
23/02/2018
Feeling the rush of adrenalin is part of the appeal of rock climbing to its many enthusiasts, although the sport is much safer now than it used to be, thanks to the permanent climbing anchor.
Molybdenum removed from CHCC
14/11/2017
The Children's Safe Products Reporting Rule requires manufacturers and importers of children's products sold in Washington state, US, to report ...
Highlights of IMOA’s activity 2016/17
14/11/2017
IMOA has published its Annual Review for 2016/17. Tim Outteridge, Secretary-General, said: “IMOA’s principal mission is to develop and maintain access to markets ...
Two-in-one solar panels
25/09/2017
Molybdenum is a key ingredient in a new design of solar panel which produces electricity and domestic hot water at the same time.
Saving every drop – water pipe replacement
01/07/2017
Between 25-30% of the water distributed globally by utility companies never reaches a single customer. Leakage from old pipes and loosened fittings is mostly to blame.
Stainless steel piping - saving water
01/07/2017
Leakage of treated water from old pipes and loosened fittings results in more than a quarter of the water distributed by utility companies escaping before it reaches customers.
Molybdenum and the treatment of disease
24/05/2017
Molybdenum is used to treat Wilson’s disease and is being trialled for the treatment of some advanced cancers.
The role of molybdenum in animals and plants
24/05/2017
In common with a handful of other elements, molybdenum is essential, meaning that human life cannot be sustained without it. This essentiality extends to animals and plants.
Molybdenum: essential for life
24/04/2017
You may not be aware of molybdenum or even know what it is – but it’s actually essential for life!
Molybdenum: natural sources and availability
24/04/2017
Molybdenum is essential, meaning that life cannot be sustained without it – but where can you find it, and how do you know how much you need?