Description

Molybdenum(IV) Disulfide is a high-purity inorganic compound with the chemical formula MoS₂. This versatile material is valued for its exceptional lubricating properties, thermal stability, and catalytic activity, making it a critical component in advanced industrial applications. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors such as high-performance lubricants, solid-state electronics, and petrochemical catalysis.

Application

• Solid Lubricants & Grease Additives: Used as a high-performance, low-friction additive in greases, oils, and dry-film lubricants for extreme pressure and temperature conditions.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Serves as a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) catalyst in petroleum refining and as a catalyst in other hydrogenation reactions.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Employed in the fabrication of transistors, photodetectors, and other electronic devices due to its semiconductor properties, particularly as a two-dimensional (2D) material.
• Composite Materials: Incorporated into polymers, metals, and ceramics to enhance mechanical strength, reduce wear, and improve thermal conductivity.
• Energy Storage: Investigated for use as an electrode material in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity.
• Surface Coatings: Applied as a wear-resistant, low-friction coating on tools, engine parts, and aerospace components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum(IV) Disulfide
CAS No.	12201-18-2
Molecular Formula	MoS₂
Molecular Weight	160.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum Disulfide; Molybdenite; Moly Disulfide; Molybdenum(4+) Disulfide; Molysulfide; Molybdenum Sulphide; MoS2; Molybdenum(IV) Sulphide
EINECS	235-395-4

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum(IV) Disulfide is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, particle size, and chemical composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black-gray powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (MoS₂)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Moisture Content	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 100 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.