Alfa Aesar Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate, 99%
Product Description
Ammonium molybdate (para) tetrahydrate, 99%
MDL MFCD00167059
EINECS 234-722-4
Chemical Properties
Formula
(NH4)6Mo7O24•4H2O
Formula Weight
1235.86 (1163.79anhy)
Melting point
ca 190° dec.
Density
2.498
Storage & Sensitivity
Ambient temperatures.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.
Applications
Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate is widely utilized in cryo-negative staining which helps to visualize particles while preserving the sample. It is used as a catalyst to desulfurize thiophene and its derivatives. It serves as an analytical reagent to measure the amount of phosphates, silicates, arsenates and lead in an aqueous solution. It is also used in electroplating, in fertilizers for crops and in the production of molybdenum metal and ceramics. It is used as an analgesic in medical field.