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Molybdenum is a refractory metal and has a high melting and boiling point (2622 °C and 4639 °C, respectively). Crucibles made up of molybdenum possess extraordinary strength, and are extremely resistant to corrosion and very high temperatures which also makes them good thermal and electrical conductors. Molybdenum crucibles can be used to conduct tests with many chemical solutions. At room temperatures, they are non-reactive to hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid and alkali solutions, but dissolve in nitric acid, concentrated sulphuric acid and aqua regia. They oxidise at temperatures between 400 °C – 800 °C under oxidising atmosphere and resulting in molybdenum vaporising. Therefore, it is recommended that for high temperatures, around 2000 °C, experiments with Molybdenum Crucibles should be performed in an inert environment.