Synonyms: Molybdic Anhydride, Molybdic Oxide, Molybdite.
CAS No.: 1313-27-5
Molecular formula: MoO3
Molecular weight: 144
Product Specifications
| Appearance | Off-white powder with a pista green / blue tinge |
| Assay (as MoO3) | min. 99% |
| Mo content | min. 66% |
| Copper | 0.05% Max |
| Moisture | 0.10% Max |
| Others (incl. Pb, Fe, Si, etc.) | 0.35% Max |
| Particle size | min. 90% passing through 100 mesh |
Uses
- Used in manufacture of Molybdenum metal
- Manufacture of corrosion resistant steel
- As a co-catalyst in manufacture of acrylonitril.
- It is flame and smoke suppressant and therefore widely used in polymers and plastics.
- Manufacture of pure molybdenum disulphide for high temperature greases.
Packing : 10 kg / 25 kg HDPE bags with liner