Молибдат аммония (ди)

Химические свойства

white powder(s); obtained by crystallization from a solution of MoO3 containing excess NH3; used as a high purity source for the preparation of Mo metal [KIR8l] [ALF93]

Физические свойства

Colorless, monoclinic crystal; density 2.276 g/cm³; decomposes on heating; soluble in water (decomposes); also soluble in acid; insoluble in alcohol and liquid ammonia.

Использование

Ammonium molybdate (di) is used as pigments, agricultural fertilizer, color lakes and fabric fire retardant agent. It is also used as a raw material for the production of molybdenum wire, ceramic glazes and other molybdenum compounds. Further, it is used in photography, ceramics and paints. It is also used reagent for analysis as well as in the determination of phosphorus in analytical chemistry. In addition, it is used as a catalyst in the petrochemical industry.