Used as a precursor in the production of molybdenum metal and alloys, especially in metallurgy for strengthening steel and enhancing high-temperature performance. Commonly added to stainless steels, tool steels, and superalloys to improve hardness, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. Employed in powder metallurgy processes to manufacture components for aerospace, automotive, and energy industries. Also utilized in electronic applications, such as conductive inks, semiconductor substrates, and thin-film coatings. Finds use in catalysts for chemical processing and petroleum refining due to its redox properties. Applied in ceramic and refractory materials where high melting point and thermal shock resistance are required.