Description

Vanadium Oxide CAS NO 12037-42-2 is a high-purity inorganic compound primarily known as vanadium(IV) oxide or vanadium dioxide. This material is of significant industrial importance due to its unique thermochromic and metal-insulator transition properties near room temperature. It is a critical functional material for researchers and manufacturers in advanced materials science, electronics, and energy sectors seeking to develop smart coatings, optical switches, and thermal regulation devices.

Application

• Smart Windows & Coatings: Key component in thermochromic films for energy-efficient glazing that modulates infrared transmission.
• Optical & Electronic Devices: Used in the fabrication of ultrafast optical switches, modulators, and memory devices due to its phase-change characteristics.
• Infrared Camouflage & Sensors: Applied in coatings for adaptive thermal camouflage and uncooled microbolometer sensors for thermal imaging.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing vanadium-based catalysts used in selective oxidation and sulfuric acid production.
• Lithium-Ion Batteries: Investigated as a cathode or anode coating material to enhance conductivity and structural stability.
• Research & Development: Essential raw material for academic and industrial R&D in condensed matter physics and novel functional oxides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vanadium Oxide
CAS No.	12037-42-2
Molecular Formula	VO2
Molecular Weight	82.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadium(IV) oxide; Vanadium dioxide; Divanadium tetraoxide; Vanadium oxide (VO2); Thermo-chromic vanadium oxide; VOx
EINECS	234-841-1

Quality Control

Our Vanadium Oxide (CAS 12037-42-2) is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial applications. Key parameters such as phase purity, metallic impurity content, and particle size distribution are rigorously controlled. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under anhydrous conditions to prevent oxidation or hydration. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue-black powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to VO2 (M1 phase) standard
Assay (VO2)	≥ 99.0%
Phase Transition Temperature	~68°C (Typical)
Major Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)
- Iron (Fe)	≤ 100 ppm
- Silicon (Si)	≤ 200 ppm
- Sodium (Na)	≤ 50 ppm
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Customizable)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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