Description

Oxovanadium(IV) oxide, commonly referred to as vanadium(IV) oxide or vanadyl oxide, is a critical inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 20644-97-7. This material serves as a fundamental precursor and catalyst in advanced industrial chemistry and materials science due to its unique redox properties. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities involved in catalysis, ceramic production, and the synthesis of specialty chemicals.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing vanadium-based catalysts used in sulfuric acid production and selective oxidation reactions.
• Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing: Imparts specific colorations and modifies thermal and electrical properties in specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of other vanadium salts and organovanadium compounds.
• Electrochemical Research: Investigated for use in electrode materials for batteries and supercapacitors.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Used in formulations to protect metals in specific industrial environments.
• Photocatalytic Studies: Explored in research for applications in environmental remediation and energy conversion under light irradiation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxovanadium(IV) oxide
CAS No.	20644-97-7
Molecular Formula	V2O4
Molecular Weight	165.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadium(IV) oxide; Vanadyl oxide; Divanadium tetroxide; Vanadium dioxide (incorrect but common); Vanadium oxide (V2O4); EINECS 243-955-3
EINECS	243-955-3

Quality Control

Our Oxovanadium(IV) oxide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, keep separate from combustible and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue-black to black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as V2O4)	≥ 98.0 %
Particle Size (Typical)	< 45 μm (325 mesh)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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