Formation of Vanadium(V) Oxide

4V + 5O2 → 2V2O5

Aperçu

Vanadium metal reacts with oxygen to form vanadium(V) oxide (vanadium pentoxide). This orange-yellow compound is a powerful catalyst used in the Contact Process for sulfuric acid production. It exhibits catalytic properties due to its ability to cycle between oxidation states.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Vanadium V 4 (s)
Réactif Oxygen O 5 (g)
Produit Vanadium(V) Oxide V₂O₅ 2 (s)

Exemple du quotidien

Vanadium pentoxide is used in some specialized ceramics and glass to produce a yellow or amber color.

Importance industrielle

V2O5 is the primary catalyst in sulfuric acid manufacturing (Contact Process), making it indirectly responsible for producing the world's most-used chemical. Also used in vanadium redox flow batteries.

Propriétés

Type
Synthesis
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-3102,0 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Vanadium(V) Oxide?
The balanced equation is: 4V + 5O₂ → 2V₂O₅.
What type of reaction is Formation of Vanadium(V) Oxide?
Formation of Vanadium(V) Oxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Vanadium(V) Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Vanadium(V) Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3102.0 kJ/mol.