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molybdenum anhydride; molybdic oxide; molybdic acid hydride
 
molybdenum anhydride; molybdic oxide; molybdic acid hydride
  
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. 
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* Contact causes irritation. 
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC206365000&productDescription=MOLYBDENUM%28VI%29+OXIDE%2C+99+500GR&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in concentrated mineral acids and alkalis.  Slightly soluble in water.
 
Soluble in concentrated mineral acids and alkalis.  Slightly soluble in water.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.  Contact causes irritation. 
 
 
 
Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/m7829.htm MSDS]
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
  
* Susan Budavari (ed.), ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 6321
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 6321
  
* Robert Fournier, Robert Fournier, ''Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery'', Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992
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* Robert Fournier, ''Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery'', Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992
  
* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 12:21, 23 August 2022

Description

A white powder that melts to a yellow liquid then solidifies to form pale yellow crystals. Molybdenum trioxide is used as a pigment in ceramic glazes and enamels.

Synonyms and Related Terms

molybdenum anhydride; molybdic oxide; molybdic acid hydride

Risks

  • Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
  • Contact causes irritation.
  • ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in concentrated mineral acids and alkalis. Slightly soluble in water.

Composition MoO3
CAS 1313-27-5
Melting Point 795 C
Density 4.69 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 143.94
Boiling Point 1150 C

Resources and Citations

  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 6321
  • Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993