Ammonium molybdate is a colorless, white, or slightly greenish-yellow powder. It is commonly used in chemical analysis to determine phosphorus content. When dissolved in nitric acid, it precipitates phosphorus as ammonium phosphomolybdate, with the formula (NH4)3PO4·12MoO3, after being dried at 110°C (230°F).
This compound plays a crucial role in the evaluation and separation of alkali metals and is also used as a reagent for detecting alkaloids. Additionally, ammonium molybdate is employed in various industrial and laboratory applications, making it an essential chemical in both analytical and synthetic processes.
Parameters
| Density | 2.498 |
| Storage temp | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Solubility | ethanol: insoluble(lit.) |
| Form | Powder |
| Color | White |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, acid and alkali, but insoluble in alcohol. |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 1000 mg/m3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 13106-76-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Molybdate (MoO42-), ammonium (1:2), (T-4)- (13106-76-8) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | QA4900000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 28417010 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 333 mg/kg 28ZLA8 -,214,61 |
