Molybdenum Trioxide

MoO₃

IUPAC: Molybdenum(VI) oxide

CAS: 1313-27-5

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Molybdenum Mo 1 95,9500

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Catalyst
  • Steel alloy production
  • Pigment
  • Corrosion inhibitor

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

O=[Mo](=O)=O

Propiedades

Tipo
oxide
Estado
solid
Masa molar
143,94 g/mol
Densidad
4,6920 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
795,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
1155,0 °C
Solubilidad
1.5 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
145,8901
TPSA
51,2 Ų
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).