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MOS2 [3 records]

Record 1 2016-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Chromium, Molybdenum and Tungsten Mining
Universal entry(ies)
MoS2
formula, see observation
DEF

A soft platy lead-gray hexagonal mineral [that] is the principal ore of molybdenum.

CONT

Molybdenite generally occurs in foliated masses or scales and is found in pegmatite dykes and quartz veins ...; it resembles graphite in appearance and to the touch, but has a bluer color.

OBS

Chemical formula: MoS2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Mines de chrome, de molybdène et de tungstène
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MoS2
formula, see observation
DEF

[Minéral] ressemblant au graphite et ayant comme lui une couleur noire, un clivage facile, un toucher gras et une très faible dureté, mais une plus forte densité [...]

OBS

[La molybdénite constitue un] minerai de molybdène.

OBS

Formule chimique : MoS2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Cromo, molibdeno y tungsteno (Minas)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MoS2
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfuro de molibdeno [...] que cristaliza en el sistema hexagonal [...]

OBS

[La molibdenita] se encuentra en forma de láminas micáceas grises, con reflejos azulinos, de tacto grasiento, que manchan los dedos.

OBS

Fórmula química: MoS2

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Record 2 2011-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Lubrication Technology
Universal entry(ies)
MoS2
formula, see observation
1317-33-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a black crystalline solid, has a boiling point of 450°C, is found in nature and ground up into a fine powder to be used for its lubrication properties, and which owes its lubricity to a layer lattice structure in which cleavage and shear between adjacent laminae are extremely easy, and which also used as a catalyst.

OBS

Molybdenum disulfide is stable under a variety of environmental conditions; hence it is ideally suited for space application.

OBS

Chemical formula: MoS2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Tribologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MoS2
formula, see observation
1317-33-5
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique utilisé comme lubrifiant et comme catalyseur.

OBS

Formule chimique : MoS2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Técnica de lubricación
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MoS2
formula, see observation
1317-33-5
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: MoS2

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Record 3 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Lubrication Technology
Universal entry(ies)
MoS2
formula, see observation
1317-33-5
CAS number
DEF

A combination of molybdenum (Mo) and sulfur (S) sometimes added to oil and grease to improve their lubricating qualities.

CONT

Molybdenum-disulfate is used as a pipe thread sealant.

OBS

molybdenum(IV) sulfide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

moly: Short for molybdenum.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: DAG 325; Molykote; Mopol M; Mopol S.

OBS

Chemical formula: MoS2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Tribologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MoS2
formula, see observation
1317-33-5
CAS number
OBS

sulfure de molybdène(IV) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : MoS2

Spanish

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