AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE
Indroduction
Ammonium molybdate is a chemical compound with the formula (NH4)6Mo7O24. It is a white, crystalline solid that consists of ammonium cations (NH4+) and molybdate anions . This compound is a common source of molybdenum in various industrial and laboratory applications. Here are some of its uses:
| Analytical Chemistry | Ammonium molybdate is used as a reagent in various analytical chemistry techniques, particularly in the detection and quantification of phosphates and silicates in water samples. It forms a yellow complex with these ions, which can be measured spectrophotometrically. |
| Corrosion Inhibitor | Corrosion Inhibitor: In some industrial processes, ammonium molybdate is used as a corrosion inhibitor to protect metals from rust and corrosion. It can be added to cooling water systems and other applications where corrosion control is essential.
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| Catalysis | Ammonium molybdate is employed as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions. It is particularly useful in organic synthesis reactions, such as the oxidation of alcohols and the production of heterocyclic compounds. |
| Fertilizers | Molybdenum is an essential micronutrient for plant growth. Ammonium molybdate is used in agriculture as a molybdenum fertilizer to correct molybdenum deficiencies in soils, which can lead to poor crop yields.
Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes: Ammonium molybdate has also been investigated for its potential use in lithium-ion battery electrodes due to its electrochemical properties.
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| Flame Retardants | Ammonium molybdate has been used as a component in some flame-retardant formulations, although it is less common than other flame retardants. |
| Analytical Chemistry | Ammonium molybdate is used as a reagent in various analytical chemistry techniques, particularly in the detection and quantification of phosphates and silicates in water samples. It forms a yellow complex with these ions, which can be measured spectrophotometrically. |
| Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes | Ammonium molybdate has also been investigated for its potential use in lithium-ion battery electrodes due to its electrochemical properties. |
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Chemical formula | (NH4)6 Mo7 O24.4H2O |
CAS No. | 12054-85-2 |
Molecular Weight | 1235.86 Gm/Mol |
Appearance
| Powder | White to off-White Crystalline Powder |
| Properties | 100% Soluble in Aqueous Ammonia Solution |
Standard Specification
No. | Parameters | Our Standard |
1 | MoO3 | 81.00 % Min |
2 | Mo | 54.50 % Min |
3 | Chloride | 0.05% Max |
4 | Insoluble | 0.01% Max |
5 | Iron. | 0.01% Max |
Packing
| 1 | LDPE lined HDPE bags of 25/50 kgs. |
| 2 | As per customer’s requirement in bulk bag up to 1 MT in big sack |
Application
| 1 | Catalyst in Copper Phalocyanine Crude |
| 2 | Source of Molybdate Ions |
| 3 | Analytical Reagents |
| 4 | Catalyst in Dehydration and Desulfurization in Coal Technology |