312695-69-5

Basic information

• Product Name: AMMONIUM METATUNGSTATE
• Synonyms: AMMONIUM TUNGSTEN OXIDE;AMMONIUM TUNGSTATE, META;AMMONIUM METATUNGSTATE
• CAS NO: 312695-69-5
• Molecular Formula: H26N6O40W12
• Molecular Weight: 2956.3
• Mol File: 312695-69-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: AMMONIUM METATUNGSTATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: AMMONIUM METATUNGSTATE(312695-69-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: AMMONIUM METATUNGSTATE(312695-69-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 312695-69-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Ammonium metatungstate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula (NH4)6[W12O40]. It is an inorganic salt derived from tungsten, which is commonly used in the production of tungsten metal, as a catalyst in the petrochemical industry, and in the manufacture of various types of steel. It has a variety of applications, including as a catalyst in the production of synthetic rubber, as a precursor for the synthesis of other tungsten compounds, and as a reagent in organic and inorganic chemistry. Ammonium metatungstate is also used in the production of ceramics and pigments, and as a staining agent in electron microscopy. It is typically a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water and has a wide range of physical and chemical properties that make it useful for numerous industrial and scientific applications.