Molybdenum(VI) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.9995% (metals basis excluding W), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a selective oxidation catalyst, and as a molybdenum oxidase enzyme. It is a source of molybdenum compounds and molybdenum metal which serves as an additive to steel and corrosion-resistant alloys. It is used for lubricants and lubricant additives. It has applications in process regulators, pigments, corrosion inhibitors, electrochemical devices, displays, and smoke suppressants. It finds use in analytical chemistry, ceramic glazes, enamels, energy storage, and in the manufacture of acrylonitrile through catalytic oxidation of ammonia and propene.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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
• Color: White to Gray
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9995% (metals basis excluding W)
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in concentrated mineral acids,alkali hydroxide solutions.
• Formula Weight: 143.94
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: White to gray powder
• Density: 4.692 g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Molybdenum(VI) oxide

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