Molybdenum disulfide facts for kids
Molybdenum disulfide is an inorganic compound. It is made of molybdenum and sulfur. The chemical formula is MoS2.
It is used as a dry lubricant.
Images for kids
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Electron microscopy of antisites (a, Mo substitutes for S) and vacancies (b, missing S atoms) in a monolayer of molybdenum disulfide. Scale bar: 1 nm.
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A tube of commercial graphite powder lubricant with molybdenum disulfide additive (called "molybdenum")
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Fingerprint revealed by molybdenum disulfide
See also
In Spanish: Disulfuro de molibdeno para niños
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