Ammonium Molybdate

Name:
Ammonium Molybdate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	molybdic acid 85%
M Formula:	(NH4)6Mo7O24•4H2O
Properties:
White, crystalline powder. D 2.27, mp decomposes. Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol. Nonflammable.
Derivation:
Dissolving molybdenum trioxide in aqueous ammonia.
Grade:
Technical, CP, reagent (contains 85% MoO3).
Hazard:
Irritant.
Use:
Analytical reagent, pigments, catalyst for dehydrogenation and desulfurization in petroleum and coal technology, production of molybdenum metal, source of molybdate ions.