Vanadium(V) Oxide
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IUPAC: Vanadium pentoxide
CAS: 1314-62-1
Overview
Vanadium pentoxide is the most important industrial vanadium compound, primarily used as a catalyst for sulfuric acid production by the contact process.
Composition
Uses
- • Contact process catalyst (H₂SO₄)
- • Ceramic colorant
- • Redox flow battery
- • SCR catalyst for NOx reduction
Fun Facts
- ✦ Catalyzes the conversion of SO₂ to SO₃ in the contact process, making over 200 million tonnes of H₂SO₄ annually
Safety
- ⚠ Toxic
- ⚠ Irritant
- ⚠ Possible carcinogen
Structure
SMILES
O=[V](=O)O[V](=O)=O
Properties
- Type
- oxide
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 181.88 g/mol
- Density
- 3.3570 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 690.0 °C
- Boiling Point
- 1750.0 °C
- Solubility
- 5.5 g/L at 20°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 181.8625
- TPSA
- 77.5 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 5
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 7
- Complexity
- 123.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanadium(V) Oxide?
Vanadium(V) Oxide (V₂O₅) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Vanadium pentoxide.
What is the molecular weight of Vanadium(V) Oxide?
Vanadium(V) Oxide has a molar mass of 181.88 g/mol.
What state is Vanadium(V) Oxide at room temperature?
Vanadium(V) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Vanadium(V) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Vanadium(V) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Vanadium(V) Oxide?
Vanadium(V) Oxide (V₂O₅) is composed of Oxygen (O), Vanadium (V).