Vanadium Pentoxide

V₂O₅

IUPAC: Vanadium(V) oxide

CAS: 1314-62-1

Übersicht

Vanadium pentoxide is a yellow to red crystalline solid that is the most important commercial vanadium compound. It is the primary catalyst in the contact process for sulfuric acid production and in selective catalytic reduction of NOx in power plant exhaust.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 5 15,9990
Vanadium V 2 50,9420

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
44,0%
V
56,0%

Verwendung

  • Sulfuric acid production catalyst (contact process)
  • SCR catalyst for NOx removal
  • Vanadium redox flow batteries
  • Ceramic colorant

Wissenswertes

  • Makes the contact process possible, which produces most of the world's sulfuric acid

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic by inhalation and ingestion
  • ⚠ Respiratory irritant
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen

Structure

SMILES

O=[V](=O)O[V](=O)=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
181,88 g/mol
Dichte
3,3570 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
690,0 °C
Siedepunkt
1750,0 °C
Löslichkeit
0.8 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

Auch bekannt als

Vanadia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanadium Pentoxide?
Vanadium Pentoxide (V₂O₅) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Vanadium(V) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Vanadium Pentoxide?
Vanadium Pentoxide has a molar mass of 181.88 g/mol.
What state is Vanadium Pentoxide at room temperature?
Vanadium Pentoxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Vanadium Pentoxide organic or inorganic?
Vanadium Pentoxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Vanadium Pentoxide?
Vanadium Pentoxide (V₂O₅) is composed of Oxygen (O), Vanadium (V).