[en] The results of experiments on molybdenum powder sintering by laser rays and shock wave loadings are presented. It is shown that both types of effects lead to obtaining monolithic materials with various degrees of hardening. The structure and properties of prepared materials are investigated by X-ray diffraction and microhardness methods. Some features of similarity and difference of the effects of laser rays and shock waves on the molybdenum powder are considered. It is shown that the shock wave sintering leads to sharp inhomogeneity of structure and properties of the materials prepared