Description

Molybdenum(VI) Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound essential as a precursor and catalyst in advanced industrial processes. Its primary value lies in its role as a fundamental raw material for producing molybdenum metal, alloys, and other molybdenum chemicals. This product is critical for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the metallurgical, chemical catalyst, and electronics industries seeking reliable, high-quality material for consistent production outcomes.

Application

• Metallurgy & Alloy Production: A key precursor for the production of molybdenum metal and ferromolybdenum, used to enhance the strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance of steels and superalloys.
• Chemical Catalysis: Widely employed as a catalyst and catalyst support in the petroleum industry for desulfurization, dehydrogenation, and oxidation reactions.
• Pigments & Ceramics: Used in the formulation of ceramic glazes, pigments (yellows, oranges), and to improve the adherence of enamels to metals.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Serves as a crucial material in the manufacture of thin-film transistors (TFTs), sputtering targets, and other electronic components.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing various molybdenum compounds, including molybdates, molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂), and organomolybdenum complexes.
• Glass & Fiber Industry: Utilized to control thermal expansion and improve the chemical durability of glass and fiberglass.
• Environmental Technology: Applied in catalytic converters and systems for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides (NOx).
• Laboratory & Research: Used as an analytical reagent and in fundamental research for developing new materials and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum(VI) Oxide
CAS No.	1313-27-3
Molecular Formula	MoO₃
Molecular Weight	143.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum Trioxide; Molybdic Anhydride; Molybdic Oxide; Molybdenum(VI) Trioxide; Molybdic(VI) Acid Anhydride; Molybdenum Oxide (MoO3); UNII-8B2L7N5V2H
EINECS	215-204-7

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum(VI) Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with relevant industry specifications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment to guarantee material integrity for your application.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and strong acids. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the product's hygroscopic nature.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to slightly yellowish crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MoO₃)	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter in NH₄OH	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.002%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Phosphate (PO₄)	≤ 0.001%
Ammonium (NH₄)	≤ 0.002%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.