1313-29-7
| Name | molybdenum sesquioxide |
| CAS | 1313-29-7 |
| EINECS(EC#) | 215-205-2 |
| Molecular Formula | Mo2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 239.88 |
| MOL File | 1313-29-7.mol |
Chemical Properties
| Definition | Knownonly in the hydrated form, Mo(OH)3, althoughcommonly assigned the formula Mo2O3. A com-pound formed by a dry reaction of molybdenumand oxygen which approximates the compositionof the sesquioxide is probably a mixture ofmolybdenum and molybdenum dioxide. |
| Appearance | Gray-black powder. Slightly soluble inacids; insoluble in alkalies and water. |
| solubility | insoluble in H2O; slightly soluble in acid solutions |
| form | gray-black powder |
| color | gray-black |
| Water Solubility | insoluble H2O; in alkalies; slightly soluble acids [HAW93] |
| Uses | |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Molybdenum oxide (Mo2O3) (1313-29-7) |