Formation of Vanadium(V) Oxide

4V + 5O₂ → 2V₂O₅

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Vanadium V	4	(s)
Реагент	Oxygen O	5	(g)
Продукт	Vanadium(V) Oxide V₂O₅	2	(s)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

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.

Свойства

Тип: Synthesis
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -3102,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

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.