U-shaped silicon molybdenum rod for tube furnace

Molybdenum disilicide heating elements are electrical heating components made from molybdenum disilicide as the raw material. They are ideal heating elements for high-temperature electric furnaces. So why are molybdenum disilicide heating elements so widely used? What are the characteristics of molybdenum disilicide material? The main points are as follows:

1. High-Temperature Resistance

Molybdenum disilicide heating elements are primarily made from high-purity molybdenum powder and silicon powder, crystallized at temperatures exceeding a thousand degrees. Therefore, they can still function normally in working environments with temperatures over a thousand degrees, making them suitable for applications such as high-temperature electric furnaces and kilns.

2. Oxidation Resistance

In high-temperature environments, the surface of molybdenum disilicide heating elements forms a dense protective layer of chemical substances that prevents further oxidation. This indicates excellent stability, as they are not corroded or rusted by oxygen and moisture in the air. As a high-tech electronic component, they are often used in precision applications. If they were easily corroded or rusted, it would adversely affect the performance of the entire equipment.

3. Wide Range of Applications

Molybdenum disilicide heating elements have important applications in many fields, such as metallurgy and steelmaking, glass and ceramics, crystals, and semiconductors. They play a crucial role in the production of high-performance precision ceramics and high-grade synthetic crystals, thanks to their characteristics such as corrosion resistance, fast heating, long lifespan, minimal deformation at high temperatures, and ease of installation and maintenance. These qualities enable their use across various industries. Overall, high-quality molybdenum disilicide heating elements indeed have a long service life, and those with high purity are highly versatile. When paired with an automated power supply system, they can achieve precise constant temperatures and automatically adjust temperatures according to the actual needs of the production process. Silicon, as a chemical element, is also very common in nature, so there is no need to worry about resource depletion adversely affecting technological development and production improvements.