| Formula / Notation | O5V2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1314-62-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 181.88 |
| Melting Point | 1274 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 3182 °F at 760 mmHg decomposition (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 3.357 at 64.4 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Vanadium pentoxide appears as a yellow to red crystalline powder. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be to... |
| Also Known As | dioxovanadiooxy(dioxo)vanadium; 1314-62-1; Divanadium pentaoxide; Vanadic anhydride; Divanadium pentoxide; Vanadium oxide (V2O5); Vanadin(V) oxide; Vanadiumpentoxid; Vanadic acid anhydride; Vanadiumpentoxyde |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Vanadium pentoxide?
Vanadium pentoxide (orthorhombic crystalline form) can cause cancer according to The National Toxicology Program.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: dioxovanadiooxy(dioxo)vanadium
Other Names / Synonyms: dioxovanadiooxy(dioxo)vanadium; 1314-62-1; Divanadium pentaoxide; Vanadic anhydride; Divanadium pentoxide; Vanadium oxide (V2O5); Vanadin(V) oxide; Vanadiumpentoxid; Vanadic acid anhydride; Vanadiumpentoxyde
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1274 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 3182 °F at 760 mmHg decomposition (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 3.357 at 64.4 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 181.88 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Vanadium pentoxide appears as a yellow to red crystalline powder. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be to... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanadium pentoxide (orthorhombic crystalline form) can cause cancer according to The National Toxicology Program.
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Vanadium pentoxide is: O5V2