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Molybdenum(VI) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.9995% (metals basis excluding W)
Description
It is used as a selective oxidation catalyst, and as a molybdenum oxidase enzyme. It is a source of molybdenum compounds and molybdenum metal which serves as an additive to steel and corrosion-resistant alloys. It is used for lubricants and lubricant additives. It has applications in process regulators, pigments, corrosion inhibitors, electrochemical devices, displays, and smoke suppressants. It finds use in analytical chemistry, ceramic glazes, enamels, energy storage, and in the manufacture of acrylonitrile through catalytic oxidation of ammonia and propene.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 1155°C (sublimation) |
Melting Point | 795°C |
Color | White to Gray |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 25 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.9995% (metals basis excluding W) |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in concentrated mineral acids,alkali hydroxide solutions. |
Formula Weight | 143.94 |
Odor | Odorless |
Appearance | White to gray powder |
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Safety and Handling


- Molybdenum(VI) oxide
- Warning
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Molybdenum trioxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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