Phosphomolybdic Acid

Name:
Phosphomolybdic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	phospho-12-molybdic acid; PMA; 12-molybdophosphoric acid
M Formula:	H3PMo12O40•xH2O
Properties:
Yellowish crystals. D 3.15 g/cc, mp 78–90C, strong oxidizing agent in aqueous solution, strong acid in free acid form. Soluble in water, alcohol, and ether.
Grade:
Technical, CP, reagent.
Hazard:
(Solution) May ignite combustible materials.
Use:
Reagent for alkaloids; pigments; catalyst; fixing agent in photography; additive in plating processes; imparts water resistance to plastics, adhesives, and cement.