Description

Molybdenum Blue CAS NO 40957-85-5 is a complex inorganic compound known for its distinctive blue coloration and unique chemical properties. This material serves as a critical reagent and functional component in advanced analytical chemistry and materials science. It is essential for research and industrial applications requiring precise colorimetric analysis, catalytic studies, and the development of specialized pigments or coatings.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry: Widely used as a sensitive colorimetric reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of phosphate, silicate, and arsenate ions in environmental and industrial water analysis.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a model compound or precursor in studies of molybdenum-based catalysts for oxidation and reduction reactions.
• Material Science: Acts as a starting material or additive in the synthesis of functional ceramics, glasses, and corrosion-resistant coatings.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or reference material in quality control laboratories for calibration and method validation.
• Educational Use: Utilized in academic settings for demonstrating principles of coordination chemistry and redox behavior.
• Pigment & Dye Intermediate: Investigated for use in creating stable inorganic pigments and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum Blue
CAS No.	40957-85-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Molybdenum Blue; Molybdenum Oxide Blue; Ammonium Molybdate (reduced); Heteropoly Blue; Phosphomolybdenum Blue; Siliconolybdenum Blue; Arsénomolybdenum Blue; Molybdenum Blue Complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum Blue is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including purity assessment and performance verification in standard test methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all relevant parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 the container sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and contaminants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue powder or suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Mo)	Contact for details
Mo(VI) Content	Contact for details
Mo(V) Content	Contact for details
Solubility (Water)	Partially soluble, forms colloidal solution
pH (1% suspension)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	< 5.0%

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