MOLYBDENUM TRIOXIDE CHEMICAL IN PAKISTAN

Molybdenum trioxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula

MoO3cap M o cap O sub 3𝑀𝑜𝑂3. It is a yellow to white crystalline powder that is produced on a large scale as an intermediate for producing molybdenum metal and is used as an industrial catalyst. Its properties include a high melting point (795°C795 °C795°C), a high boiling point (1155°C1155 °C1155°C), and insolubility in water, but solubility in alkaline solutions

Properties and characteristics

Chemical Formula:

MoO3cap M o cap O sub 3

𝑀𝑜𝑂3
Appearance: A pale yellow to white crystalline powder, though impure samples can appear blue or green
Molar Mass:

143.94 g/mol143.94 g/mol

143.94 g/mol
Density:

4.69 g/cm34.69 g/cm cubed

4.69 g/cm3
Melting Point:

795°C795 °C

795°C
Boiling Point:

1155°C1155 °C

1155°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water, but soluble in alkaline solutions
Other Names: Molybdic acid anhydride, Molybdenum (VI) oxide

It is the most widely produced molybdenum compound and is a key intermediate in the production of molybdenum metal.
It is used as a catalyst in various industrial processes.
It has applications in areas like solar energy, coatings, and ceramics, especially in its nanoparticle or nanotube form.