What Is the Difference Between TZM Molybdenum Alloy and Pure Molybdenum?

Compared with pure molybdenum, TZM molybdenum alloy has the following difference:

The chemical composition is different: elements such as titanium and zirconium are added to the TZM molybdenum alloy, while pure molybdenum contains only molybdenum.

Better creep resistance at high temperature: Due to the addition of elements such as titanium and zirconium, TZM molybdenum alloy has better creep resistance at high temperatures and can be used at higher temperatures.

Higher strength: After adding suitable elements, the strength and hardness of TZM molybdenum alloy will be improved, which is stronger than pure molybdenum.

Better toughness: Compared with pure molybdenum, TZM molybdenum alloy has better toughness, so it is more suitable for use in high temperature and high stress environments.

Higher cost: Due to the addition of various elements, the preparation cost of TZM molybdenum alloy is higher than that of pure molybdenum.

Therefore, compared with pure molybdenum, TZM molybdenum alloy is more suitable for harsh environments such as high temperature and high stress.