Potassium molybdate

Synonym(s):Dipotassiummolybdate

CAS NO.：13446-49-6
Empirical Formula: K2MoO4
Molecular Weight: 238.1342
MDL number: MFCD00011370
EINECS: 236-599-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-10-17 17:11:56

What is Potassium molybdate?

Chemical properties

Potassium molybdate is a white, deliquescent, microcrystalline powder.Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.

It is a high purity compound. Unlike Sodium Molybdate, Potassium molybdate crystallizes in its anhydrous form, but the compound is still deliquescent in moist air.

The Uses of Potassium molybdate

potassium molybdate is used to aid graphite as a lubricant.

The Uses of Potassium molybdate

Reagent.

The Uses of Potassium molybdate

Potassium molybdenum oxide used in chemical research, Chemicals, pharmaceutical research, pharmaceutical intermediates reagents, Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances. And it is an important raw material and intermediates used in organic synthesis, agrochemicals.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of Potassium molybdate

Melting point:	919°C
Density	2,3 g/cm³
solubility	insoluble in ethanol
form	Powder
color	White
Odor	wh. odorless powd.
Water Solubility	Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,7647
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 1000 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference	13446-49-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Molybdate (MoO42-), dipotassium, (T-4)- (13446-49-6)

Safety information for Potassium molybdate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.