Why is technical molybdic oxide made into briquettes?

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Technical molybdic oxide is processed into briquettes primarily to facilitate its direct use in industrial manufacturing. These briquettes are fed directly into furnaces to produce alloy steels and various foundry products. Additionally, they serve as a raw material in the production of ferromolybdenum.1