Ammonium Molybdate CAS#13106-76-8
Chemical Analysis: Ammonium molybdate is widely used to determine phosphorus content in chemical analysis, playing a key role in analytical testing.
Alkaloid Detection: It serves as a reagent for detecting alkaloids, aiding in the identification and analysis of these compounds.
Versatile Solubility: It is soluble in water, acid, and alkali, providing versatility in various laboratory and industrial applications.
Industrial Use: This compound is essential in industrial processes, particularly in the evaluation and separation of alkali metals.
Ammonium molybdate is a colorless, white, or slightly greenish-yellow powder. It is commonly used in chemical analysis to determine phosphorus content. When dissolved in nitric acid, it precipitates phosphorus as ammonium phosphomolybdate, with the formula (NH4)3PO4·12MoO3, after being dried at 110°C (230°F).
This compound plays a crucial role in the evaluation and separation of alkali metals and is also used as a reagent for detecting alkaloids. Additionally, ammonium molybdate is employed in various industrial and laboratory applications, making it an essential chemical in both analytical and synthetic processes.
Parameters
Density | 2.498 |
Storage temp | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Solubility | ethanol: insoluble(lit.) |
Form | Powder |
Color | White |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water, acid and alkali, but insoluble in alcohol. |
Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 13106-76-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Molybdate (MoO42-), ammonium (1:2), (T-4)- (13106-76-8) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | QA4900000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28417010 |
Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 333 mg/kg 28ZLA8 -,214,61 |
