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ANHYDRIDE MOLYBDENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
MoO3
formula, see observation
1313-27-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a powder, white at room temperature and turning yellow at elevated temperatures, used as a catalyst, a source of molybdenum in compounds, a corrosion inhibitor, in agriculture, analytical chemistry, ceramic glazes, enamels, pigments, in the manufacture of metallic molybdenum and for the introduction of molybdenum in alloys.

OBS

molybdic oxide: a generic term which encompasses "molybdenum dioxide," "molybdenum sesquioxide" and "molybdenum trioxide."

OBS

Chemical formula: MoO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MoO3
formula, see observation
1313-27-5
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : MoO3

Spanish

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