Description

Ammonium 6-Molybdocobaltate is a well-defined inorganic coordination compound, also known as ammonium cobalt molybdate, with the CAS registry number 12139-65-0. This material serves as a critical precursor and catalyst component in advanced material synthesis and chemical manufacturing processes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, ceramic pigment production, and electrochemical applications.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing cobalt-molybdenum-based hydrodesulfurization (HDS) and hydrodenitrogenation (HDN) catalysts used in petroleum refining.
• Electrode Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex metal oxides for fuel cell electrodes and other energy storage/conversion devices.
• Ceramic Pigments: Acts as a source of cobalt and molybdenum for creating stable, high-temperature inorganic pigments in glazes and colored ceramics.
• Chemical Research: Employed as a model compound in academic and industrial research for studying polyoxometalate chemistry and coordination complexes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialized formulations for protecting metal surfaces in demanding industrial environments.
• Analytical Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in specific spectrophotometric and gravimetric analytical methods for metal ion detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium 6-Molybdocobaltate
CAS No.	12139-65-0
Molecular Formula	(NH4)2[Co(Mo6O24)]·xH2O or related
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies with hydration)
Synonyms	Ammonium Cobalt Molybdate; Cobalt Ammonium Molybdate; Ammonium Hexamolybdocobaltate; Ammonium Cobalt(IV) Molybdate; Cobalt(IV) Ammonium Molybdate; Polyoxometalate Salt; Anderson-type Heteropolyanion Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ammonium 6-Molybdocobaltate is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (as CoMo compound)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

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