Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate

VOSO₄

IUPAC: Vanadyl sulfate

CAS: 27774-13-6

Overview

Vanadyl sulfate is a blue vanadium compound used in redox flow batteries and studied as a potential anti-diabetic agent mimicking insulin.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 4 15.9990
Sulfur S 1 32.0600
Vanadium V 1 50.9420

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×4
39.3%
S
Sulfur ×1
19.7%
V
Vanadium ×1
31.3%

Uses

  • • Redox flow battery electrolyte
  • • Dietary supplement research
  • • Catalyst
  • • Chemical reagent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Vanadium redox flow batteries can store grid-scale energy for hours

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].O=[V+2]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
163.00 g/mol
Density
2.5000 g/cm³
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
162.8906
TPSA
106.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
64.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate?
Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate (VOSO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Vanadyl sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate?
Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate has a molar mass of 163.0 g/mol.
What state is Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate at room temperature?
Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate?
Vanadium(IV) Oxide Sulfate (VOSO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S), Vanadium (V).