Tungsten Trioxide

WO₃

IUPAC: Tungsten(VI) oxide

CAS: 1314-35-8

Übersicht

Tungsten trioxide is a yellow powder that is the primary intermediate in tungsten metal production. It is reduced with hydrogen or carbon to produce tungsten metal. It also has photochromic and electrochromic properties, changing color when exposed to light or electric fields.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Tungsten W 1 183,8400

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
20,7%
W
79,3%

Verwendung

  • Tungsten metal production
  • Electrochromic smart windows
  • Catalyst
  • Yellow ceramic pigment

Wissenswertes

  • Electrochromic smart windows using WO₃ can darken or lighten with an applied voltage

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Low toxicity
  • ⚠ Dust inhalation should be avoided

Structure

SMILES

O=[W](=O)=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
231,84 g/mol
Dichte
7,1600 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1473,0 °C
Siedepunkt
1700,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
231,9357
TPSA
51,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
61,0

Auch bekannt als

Tungsten trioxide Tungstic anhydride

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tungsten Trioxide?
Tungsten Trioxide (WO₃) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Tungsten(VI) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Tungsten Trioxide?
Tungsten Trioxide has a molar mass of 231.84 g/mol.
What state is Tungsten Trioxide at room temperature?
Tungsten Trioxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Tungsten Trioxide organic or inorganic?
Tungsten Trioxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Tungsten Trioxide?
Tungsten Trioxide (WO₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Tungsten (W).