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Molybdenum(VI) oxide

99.97% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Molybdena, Molybdic anhydride, Molybdenum trioxide

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Linear Formula:
MoO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
143.94
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
38180807
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
NACRES:
NA.23
EC Number:
215-204-7
MDL number:
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assay

99.97% trace metals basis

form

powder

composition

MoO₃

reaction suitability

core: molybdenum

mp

795 °C (lit.)

application(s)

battery manufacturing
catalysts
crystal growth
perovskite solar cells

SMILES string

O=[Mo](=O)=O

InChI

1S/Mo.3O

InChI key

JKQOBWVOAYFWKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Molybdenum(VI) oxide, also known as molybdenum trioxide, is a compound of molybdenum and oxygen with the approximate chemical formula of MoO3. Typically, it a white or light yellow powder, although molybdenum(VI) oxide can adopt a high concentration of defects including oxygen vacancies that impart a bluish or greenish color. Molybdenum(VI) oxide has a high melting point of 2,620 °C. Chemically, molybdenum(VI) oxide is a strong oxidizing agent and has a high work function. Consequently, it is used as a catalyst in chemical reactions and as a starting material to produce other molybdenum compounds. In addition, it is added to pigments, glasses, lubricants, and plastics.

Application

Precursor to LAMOX fast ion conductors and superconductors.
Used in the solid state synthesis of a remarkable ternary, reduced molybdenum oxide, Pr4Mo9O18, whose structure contains previously unknown Mo7, Mo13 and Mo19 clusters. The new cluster product is a small band gap semiconductor.
Used in the solid state synthesis of a remarkable ternary, reduced molybdenum oxide, Pr4Mo9O18, whose structure contains previously unknown Mo7, Mo13and Mo19 clusters. The new cluster product is a small band gap semiconductor.

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99.97% trace metals basis

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application(s)

battery manufacturing
catalysts
crystal growth
perovskite solar cells

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battery precursors
dielectrics and passivation
glass & ceramic
optical coatings
perovskite solar cells

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battery manufacturing
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optical coatings

composition

MoO₃

composition

-

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Nb₂O₅

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GeO

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core: molybdenum

reaction suitability

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core: niobium

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core: germanium


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Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

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Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 1

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Not applicable

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Not applicable

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves



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  1. How can I determine the shelf life / expiration / retest date of this product?

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    1. If this product has an expiration or retest date, it will be shown on the Certificate of Analysis (COA, CofA). If there is no retest or expiration date listed on the product's COA, we do not have suitable stability data to determine a shelf life. For these products, the only date on the COA will be the release date; a retest, expiration, or use-by-date will not be displayed.
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  2. How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. Can I know the particle size of MoO3 powder?

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    1. The particle size is not determined. However, this product was recorded to be sieved to -10 mesh (i.e. 2.00 mm).

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