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Molybdenum in the environment

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Molybdenum (Mo) was first recognized as an element, distinct from graphite, in 1778 by SCHEELE (1778). Although Hjelm isolated the metal in impure form in 1782, it was not until 1893 that Moissan produced the metal in an essentially pure form (92 to 96% Mo) (WEAST 1967). Initially it was thought to be quite rare, and it was not utilized for many years after its discovery. Large deposits of Mo ore were later discovered in Colorado, U.S.A. and at other locations around the world. Mining of these deposits has made Mo one of the more common elements. It has a wide variety of applications, especially in metallurgy.

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