Tungsten Trioxide

WO₃

IUPAC: Tungsten(VI) oxide

CAS: 1314-35-8

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Massa atômica
Oxygen	O	3	15,9990
Tungsten	W	1	183,8400

Composição elemental

Oxygen ×3

20,7%

Tungsten ×1

79,3%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

⚠ Low toxicity
⚠ Dust inhalation should be avoided

Structure

SMILES

O=[W](=O)=O

Propriedades

Tipo: oxide
Estado: solid
Massa molar: 231,84 g/mol
Densidade: 7,1600 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão: 1473,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição: 1700,0 °C
Solubilidade: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 231,9357
TPSA: 51,2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 4
Complexity: 61,0

Também conhecido como

Tungsten trioxide Tungstic anhydride

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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).