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Ammonium molybdate

IUPAC: hexaazanium;molybdenum;(oxygen(2-));tetrahydrate

H32Mo7N6O28-42 Salts CAS 12501-45-0
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Formula / NotationH32Mo7N6O28-42
CAS Number12501-45-0
Molecular Weight1235.9
Density1.4 at 68 °F 2.398 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
AppearanceAmmonium molybdate is a white to greenish-yellow solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)
Also Known Ashexaazanium;molybdenum;(oxygen(2-));tetrahydrate; Hexaammonium molybdate tetrahydrate; OGI154X474; RefChem:915719; DTXSID5036896; MOLYBDENUM (AS AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE); Molybdate (Mo7O246-), hexaammonium, tetrahydrate; 234-320-9; 234-722-4; 603-021-9
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What is Ammonium molybdate?

Ammonium molybdate (H32Mo7N6O28-42) is a salt that appears as Ammonium molybdate is a white to greenish-yellow solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 1235.9 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexaazanium;molybdenum;(oxygen(2-));tetrahydrate.

Formula & Notation

H32Mo7N6O28-42

IUPAC Name: hexaazanium;molybdenum;(oxygen(2-));tetrahydrate

Other Names / Synonyms: hexaazanium;molybdenum;(oxygen(2-));tetrahydrate; Hexaammonium molybdate tetrahydrate; OGI154X474; RefChem:915719; DTXSID5036896; MOLYBDENUM (AS AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE); Molybdate (Mo7O246-), hexaammonium, tetrahydrate; 234-320-9; 234-722-4; 603-021-9

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Ammonium molybdate is a white to greenish-yellow solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999). Molecular formula: H32Mo7N6O28-42. Molecular weight: 1235.9 g/mol. Density: 1.4 at 68 °F 2.398 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Density1.4 at 68 °F 2.398 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight1235.9
AppearanceAmmonium molybdate is a white to greenish-yellow solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

Uses & Applications

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Ammonium molybdate
Formula H32Mo7N6O28-42
CAS Number 12501-45-0
Molecular Weight 1235.9
Category Salts
Index All "A" terms
Synonyms hexaazanium;molybdenum;(oxygen(2-));tetrahydrate; Hexaammonium molybdate tetrahydrate; OGI154X474; RefChem:915719; DTXSID5036896; MOLYBDENUM (AS AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE); Molybdate (Mo7O246-), hexaammonium, tetrahydrate; 234-320-9; 234-722-4; 603-021-9

Frequently Asked Questions

Ammonium molybdate (H32Mo7N6O28-42) is a salt that appears as Ammonium molybdate is a white to greenish-yellow solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 1235.9 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexaazanium;molybdenum;(oxygen(2-));tetrahydrate.

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