| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
molybdenum sesquioxide | [CAS]
1313-29-7 | [Synonyms]
molybdenum(III) oxide
molybdenum,trihydrate
molybdenum sesquioxide | [EINECS(EC#)]
215-205-2 | [Molecular Formula]
Mo2O3 | [MOL File]
1313-29-7.mol | [Molecular Weight]
239.88 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Definition]
Knownonly in the hydrated form, Mo(OH)3, althoughcommonly assigned the formula Mo2O3. A com-pound formed by a dry reaction of molybdenumand oxygen which approximates the compositionof the sesquioxide is probably a mixture ofmolybdenum and molybdenum dioxide. | [Appearance]
Gray-black powder. Slightly soluble inacids; insoluble in alkalies and water. | [solubility ]
insoluble in H2O; slightly soluble in acid solutions | [form ]
gray-black powder | [color ]
gray-black | [Water Solubility ]
insoluble H2O; in alkalies; slightly soluble acids [HAW93] | [Uses]
Catalyst in organic synthesis, decoration andprotection for metal articles, feed additive. | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Molybdenum oxide (Mo2O3) (1313-29-7) |
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