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Ammonium molybdate (para) tetrahydrate, 99%
Product Code. 11474814
Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13766.0B
Description
Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate is widely utilized in cryo-negative staining which helps to visualize particles while preserving the sample. It is used as a catalyst to desulfurize thiophene and its derivatives. It serves as an analytical reagent to measure the amount of phosphates, silicates, arsenates and lead in an aqueous solution. It is also used in electroplating, in fertilizers for crops and in the production of molybdenum metal and ceramics. It is used as an analgesic in medical field.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate is widely utilized in cryo-negative staining which helps to visualize particles while preserving the sample. It is used as a catalyst to desulfurize thiophene and its derivatives. It serves as an analytical reagent to measure the amount of phosphates, silicates, arsenates and lead in an aqueous solution. It is also used in electroplating, in fertilizers for crops and in the production of molybdenum metal and ceramics. It is used as an analgesic in medical field.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼190°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 1000 g |
| Merck Index | 14,533 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 1235.86 (1163.79 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Density | 2.498 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ammonium molybdate (para) tetrahydrate |
Safety and Handling
- Ammonium molybdate (para) tetrahydrate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- P403-Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ammonium heptamolybdate
RUO – Research Use Only
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