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Beryllium vs Molybdenum (Mo pure >99.94%)
Property comparison of Beryllium and Molybdenum (Mo pure >99.94%), both refractory.
| Property | Beryllium | Molybdenum (Mo pure >99.94%) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 241.33 MPa | 500 MPa | +107% |
| Tensile strength | 324.07 MPa | 700 MPa | +116% |
| Elongation | 2 % | 20 % | +900% |
| Elastic modulus | 289,590 MPa | 329,000 MPa | +14% |
| Shear modulus | 137,900 MPa | 127,000 MPa | -8% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.1 | 0.29 | +190% |
| Density | 1,855 kg/m³ | 10,220 kg/m³ | +451% |
Difference is Molybdenum (Mo pure >99.94%) relative to Beryllium. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
Beryllium
- grade
- S-65
- standard
- MIL-HDBK-5J
- heat treatment
- Hot Pressed
Molybdenum (Mo pure >99.94%)
- grade
- Mo pure
- standard
- ASTM
- heat treatment
- Stress-Relieved
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