Description

Bismuth Molybdate is a high-purity inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 51898-99-8. It serves as a critical catalyst and precursor material in several advanced industrial chemical processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the petrochemical, fine chemical, and materials science sectors seeking reliable, high-performance catalytic components.

Application

• Selective Oxidation Catalyst: A key component in catalysts for the ammoxidation of propylene to acrylonitrile, a vital monomer for synthetic fibers and plastics.
• Olefin Metathesis: Used in catalyst systems for the rearrangement of carbon-carbon double bonds in olefins to produce valuable chemical intermediates.
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs): Investigated as a component in electrode or electrolyte materials due to its mixed ionic-electronic conductivity.
• Photocatalysis: Employed in research for photocatalytic water splitting and degradation of organic pollutants under visible light.
• Sensor Technology: Acts as a sensing material in gas sensors for detecting specific industrial or environmental gases.
• Pigment & Ceramic Glaze: Used to produce certain yellow pigments and in specialty ceramic glazes for its color and stability.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing other bismuth-molybdenum complex oxides with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bismuth Molybdate
CAS No.	51898-99-8
Molecular Formula	Bi₂MoO₆ (common phase)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Bismuth(III) Molybdate; Bismuth Molybdenum Oxide; Molybdate (MoO42-), bismuth(3+) salt (1:2); Bismuth Orthomolybdate; BMO; Bi-Mo-O catalyst precursor; Aurivillius-phase Bismuth Molybdate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bismuth Molybdate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in composition, phase purity, and catalytic performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific technical requirements.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong reducing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow powder
Identification (XRD)	Complies with Bi₂MoO₆ phase structure
Assay (as Bi₂MoO₆)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 200 ppm

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