Description

Potassium Metavanadate is a versatile inorganic salt widely utilized as a key precursor and catalyst in advanced industrial processes. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of vanadium, a critical element for specialized chemical synthesis and material science applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the chemical, catalyst, and ceramic industries seeking a reliable, high-purity vanadium source.

Application

• Catalyst Production: A vital precursor in the manufacture of vanadium-based catalysts used in sulfuric acid production and selective oxidation reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for producing other vanadium compounds, including vanadium pentoxide and various vanadates.
• Ceramic & Glass Industry: Used as a colorant and fining agent to impart specific colors and remove bubbles from glass and ceramic glazes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Employed in formulations for surface treatments and coatings to protect metals against corrosion.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as an analytical reagent and a standard in chemical research and quality control laboratories.
• Energy Storage Research: Investigated as a component in electrode materials for advanced battery systems, such as vanadium redox flow batteries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Metavanadate
CAS No.	13769-43-2
Molecular Formula	KVO3
Molecular Weight	138.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Vanadate(V); Potassium Trioxovanadate; Vanadic Acid, Potassium Salt; Potassium Vanadium Oxide; KVO3; Potassium Vanadate
EINECS	237-402-9

Quality Control

Our Potassium Metavanadate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong acids and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KVO3)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %

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