Molybdenum(VI) oxide, 99.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Molybdenum(VI) oxide is a very promising and stable oxide for electrochromic applications and used as a catalyst in the oil industry. It is also used to make metal molybdenum. It has a wide band gap type semiconductor with distinctive electrochromic, thermochromic, and photochromic properties, has been widely investigated as smart materials for catalysis sensors, lubricants, lithium battery, organic solar cells, and display materials.

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Applications
Molybdenum(VI) oxide is a very promising and stable oxide for electrochromic applications and used as a catalyst in the oil industry. It is also used to make metal molybdenum. It has a wide band gap type semiconductor with distinctive electrochromic, thermochromic, and photochromic properties, has been widely investigated as smart materials for catalysis sensors, lubricants, lithium battery, organic solar cells, and display materials.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in concentrated mineral acids and alkali hydroxide solutions.

Notes
It does not react with acids other than hydrofluoric and concentrated sulfuric acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1313-27-5
• Molecular Formula: MoO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 143.95
• MDL Number: MFCD00003469
• InChI Key: JKQOBWVOAYFWKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: molybdenum trioxide, molybdenum vi oxide, molybdic anhydride, molybdic trioxide, molybdena, molybdic oxide, molybdenum oxide, molybdic acid anhydride, molybdenum peroxide
• PubChem CID: 14802
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30627
• IUPAC Name: trioxomolybdenum
• SMILES: O=[Mo](=O)=O

• Boiling Point: 1155°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 795°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3288
• Merck Index: 14,6239
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in concentrated mineral acids and alkali hydroxide solutions.
• Formula Weight: 143.94
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 4.692
• Chemical Name or Material: Molybdenum (VI) oxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Molybdenum(VI) oxide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Molybdenum trioxide

RUO – Research Use Only