<p>The present invention is directed a molybdenum alloy consisting essentially of a) molybdenum present in a major amount, b) tantalum and tungsten as major metal alloy additions and c) a minor amount of an element selected from the group consisting of boron, hafnium, carbon and mixtures thereof. The invention is also directed to an X-ray tube anode composed of a molybdenum alloy body having a focal track thereon, with the body consisting essentially of the above-described molybdenum alloy.</p>
