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Ammonium molybdate (para) tetrahydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
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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.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼190°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Merck Index | 14,533 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 1235.86 (1163.79 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Density | 2.498 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ammonium molybdate (para) tetrahydrate |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 234-722-4 |
| RTECSNumber | QA4900000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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