Molybdenum Trioxide

MoO₃

IUPAC: Molybdenum(VI) oxide

CAS: 1313-27-5

Übersicht

Molybdenum trioxide is the primary industrial source of molybdenum. It is used as a catalyst, pigment, and precursor for molybdenum metal and alloys.

Zusammensetzung

Element	Symbol	Atome	Atommasse
Oxygen	O	3	15,9990
Molybdenum	Mo	1	95,9500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Oxygen ×3

33,3%

Molybdenum ×1

66,7%

Verwendung

• Catalyst
• Steel alloy production
• Pigment
• Corrosion inhibitor

Wissenswertes

✦ Molybdenum is essential for nitrogen fixation in plants through nitrogenase enzyme

Sicherheit

⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

O=[Mo](=O)=O

Eigenschaften

Typ: oxide
Zustand: solid
Molmasse: 143,94 g/mol
Dichte: 4,6920 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt: 795,0 °C
Siedepunkt: 1155,0 °C
Löslichkeit: 1.5 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 145,8901
TPSA: 51,2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 4
Complexity: 61,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molybdenum Trioxide?

Molybdenum Trioxide (MoO₃) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Molybdenum(VI) oxide.

What is the molecular weight of Molybdenum Trioxide?

Molybdenum Trioxide has a molar mass of 143.94 g/mol.

What state is Molybdenum Trioxide at room temperature?

Molybdenum Trioxide is a solid at room temperature.

Is Molybdenum Trioxide organic or inorganic?

Molybdenum Trioxide is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Molybdenum Trioxide?

Molybdenum Trioxide (MoO₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Molybdenum (Mo).