Ammonium molybdate

Ammonium molybdate

Ammonium heptamolybdate tetrahydrate; Ammonium paramolybdate; Molybdenum ammonium salt

CAS 12054-85-2

Chemical Formula (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄•4H₂O

Molecular Weight 1235.86 g/mol

Ammonium molybdate is a white crystalline compound commonly used as a reagent in analytical chemistry for detecting phosphates and other substances. It also serves as a corrosion inhibitor, a catalyst in chemical reactions, and a source of molybdenum in agriculture and industrial applications.

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Micronutrient Supplement: Used in trace amounts in pharmaceutical formulations to support enzyme activity involving molybdenum.
  • Diagnostic Reagent: Acts as a reagent in certain clinical laboratory tests for phosphates and other analytes.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of molybdenum-based catalysts used in oxidation and desulfurization reactions.
  • Analytical Reagent: Widely used as a reagent in laboratories for colorimetric and gravimetric analysis, especially in phosphate detection.

3. Construction

  • Corrosion Inhibitor: Incorporated in concrete admixtures and coatings to inhibit corrosion of embedded metal reinforcements.
  • Flame Retardants: Used in the preparation of molybdenum compounds that enhance flame retardancy in construction materials.

4. Agrochemicals

  • Micronutrient Fertilizer: Supplies essential molybdenum to plants, which is vital for nitrogen fixation in legumes and nitrate reduction in crops.
  • Foliar Sprays: Used in low concentrations as foliar sprays to correct molybdenum deficiency in soil.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 99% (reagent grade)
Appearance White crystalline powder or granules
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes on heating (no boiling point)
Melting Point > 300 °C (decomposes)
Density ~1.85 g/cm³ (bulk density, powder)
Solubility Soluble in water (approx. 75 g/100 mL at 20 °C)
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Flash Point Not flammable

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