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Industrial Metal Corrosion Inhibitor Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate CAS 12054-85-2 From Sinobio Chemical

Product name: Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate
Alias: Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate heptamolybdate
Molecular Formula: (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄-4H₂O
Molecular Weight: 1235.8575
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Industrial Metal Corrosion Inhibitor Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate 

CAS 12054-85-2 From Sinobio Chemical




Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate (Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate) is an important inorganic compound, the following is a detailed introduction about it:



Basic Information


Product name: Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate

Alias: Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate, Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate heptamolybdate

Molecular Formula: (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄-4H₂O

Molecular Weight: 1235.8575

CAS No.: 12054-85-2

EINECS No.: 234-320-9

Melting point: 190°C

MDL:MFCD00167059



Physical and Chemical Properties


Appearance: Colorless or light yellowish green monoclinic crystalline

Relative Density: 2.498

Solubility: Soluble in water, strong acids and alkali solutions, insoluble in ethanol

Thermal stability: Loss of 1 water of crystallization when heated to 90 ℃, decomposed into ammonia, water and molybdenum trioxide at 190 ℃

Weatherability: placed in the air is easy to weathering, loss of part of the ammonia



Product Overview


Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate, also named Ammonium Heptamolybdate Tetrahydrate, is a core water-soluble molybdenum inorganic crystal raw material widely demanded across global industrial, agricultural and laboratory sectors.


Our AMT adopts closed-circuit crystallization & high-precision purification technology, strictly controlling heavy metal, chloride and insoluble impurity content. The finished crystal features uniform particle size, excellent water solubility and stable chemical properties, avoiding premature ammonia loss caused by air weathering.


Different from low-grade molybdate products on the market, this material supports multi-grade customization: industrial grade, analytical pure ACS grade and high-purity electronic grade. It acts as essential precursor for molybdenum catalysts, trace element fertilizer and lab testing reagent, becoming a standard molybdenum intermediate for manufacturers, labs and agricultural distributors worldwide.



Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate Uses


1. Catalyst: Used as a catalyst in the petroleum industry to promote reactions such as oil cracking.

2. Metallurgical industry: used for the production of molybdenum, is an important raw material for the extraction of molybdenum elements.

3. Chemical raw materials: is the manufacture of ceramic glaze, pigment and other molybdenum compounds raw materials.

4. Analytical reagent:

*Used as reagent for determination of phosphate, nickel, germanium, selenium dioxide, arsenate and lead.

*Used for color layer analysis, separation and identification of components in mixtures.

*In molybdenum blue method for the determination of soil and plant phosphorus content, as well as serum inorganic phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase activity.


white powder  white powder



Product Advantages


1. Ultra-Low Impurity & Stable Molybdenum Content

Strict purification removes heavy metals, chloride and residual acid; fixed ≥54% molybdenum element ensures consistent catalytic and fertilization effect, no batch fluctuation.


2. Excellent Water Solubility & Uniform Crystal Distribution

Fast dissolving without residue, no agglomeration during mixing; uniform crystal size improves dispersion in catalyst carrier, soil and plating liquid.


3. Strong Anti-Weathering Performance

Special crystal structure slows ammonia volatilization in air, long-term storage maintains stable effective components without performance attenuation.


4. Multi-Grade Customization & Wide Compatibility

Industrial grade for catalyst/metallurgy, analytical grade for lab detection, electronic high-purity grade for new materials; compatible with most acid, alkali and water-based systems.


5. Cost-Effective Molybdenum Intermediate

Direct raw material for molybdenum trioxide, molybdenum powder and molybdenum salt derivatives, simplifying downstream production process and reducing overall raw material cost.


Item

Parameter

Product Name

Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate /

Ammonium Heptamolybdate Tetrahydrate

CAS No.

12054-85-2

Linear Formula

(NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄·4H₂O

Molecular Weight

1235.86

EINECS No.

234-320-3

HS Code

28417000

6-digit HS Code

284170

UN Number

UN 3288

Appearance

White to light yellow-green monoclinic crystalline powder

Odor

Odorless

Density

2.498 g/cm³ (25℃)

Water Solubility

400g/L at 20℃, fully clear solution

Insoluble

Ethanol, organic solvents

Melting & Decomposition

Lose crystal water at 90℃; fully decompose at 190℃ into NH3, H2O and MoO3

pH Value (0.05M aqueous solution)

4.0–5.5

Standard Purity

≥99.0%

Molybdenum Content

≥54%

Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate (AMT) is a key intermediate in molybdenum chemical industry. Its largest applications are in petroleum catalysis and metallurgy, and it is also widely used in analysis, agriculture, electronics, surface treatment, ceramic pigments, etc.

1. Petrochemical Industry (Largest Application, 38%–42% of Total Demand)

  • Precursor for hydrodesulfurization (HDS) / hydrorefining catalysts

    Impregnated on Al₂O₃ support together with Co or Ni salts to form Co-Mo/Al₂O₃, Ni-Mo/Al₂O₃ catalysts, used for desulfurization, denitrification, and demetallization of heavy oil to produce clean gasoline and diesel.

  • Other catalysis:

    Raw material for molybdenum-based catalysts in methanol synthesis, coal chemical gasification, olefin disproportionation, and organic oxidation reactions.

2. Metallurgy & Materials (About 30%)

  • Raw material for molybdenum metal and molybdenum alloys

    Thermally decomposed to produce MoO₃, then reduced by hydrogen to molybdenum powder, molybdenum bars, molybdenum billets for molybdenum wires, molybdenum targets, and high-temperature alloys.

  • Additive for steel alloys:

    Used to produce ferromolybdenum, added to stainless steel, tool steel, heat-resistant steel to improve strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability.

  • Powder metallurgy:

    Used in molybdenum-based composites, cemented carbides, welding electrodes, thermocouple wires.

3. Analytical Testing (Laboratory & Industrial Quality Control)

  • Classic molybdenum blue method: Determination of phosphorus, silicon, arsenic in water, soil, fertilizer, and steel.

  • Metal ion detection: Precipitant for Pb²⁺, Hg²⁺, Bi³⁺, and alkaloids.

  • Biochemical analysis: Used for serum inorganic phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, glucose oxidase assays.

  • Chromatography & color reagent: Thin-layer chromatography, colorimetric analysis, quantitative detection of phosphorus and silicon in steel.

4. Agriculture (Molybdenum Fertilizer, Annual Demand ~5,000 Tons)

  • Trace element fertilizer: Molybdenum is a core component of nitrogenase and nitrate reductase in legumes.

  • Application methods: Seed dressing, seed soaking, foliar spray to improve yield and nitrogen fixation capacity of soybeans, peanuts, broad beans, alfalfa, etc.

5. Electronics & New Energy (Fast-Growing, 15% in 2023)

  • Sputtering targets & semiconductor films:

    High-purity AMT is used to produce MoO₃, MoS₂, molybdate thin films for electrodes in photovoltaics, LEDs, displays, and semiconductors.

  • Batteries & catalysis:

    Used to prepare Mo-N co-doped TiO₂, MoO₂/MoS₂-based materials for lithium batteries and supercapacitors, as well as photocatalytic degradation catalysts.

  • Ceramics & glass: Molybdate phosphors, colorants for special glass, ceramic substrates.

6. Metal Surface Treatment & Corrosion Protection

  • Chromium-free passivation: Passivation solution for galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, replacing chromate to form corrosion-resistant molybdate conversion coating.

  • Phosphating / blackening: Oxidizer for steel phosphating solution, black passivator for galvanized layers.

  • Corrosion inhibitor: Molybdenum-based corrosion inhibitors for circulating water and metalworking fluids.

7. Ceramics, Pigments & Flame Retardants

  • Ceramic glazes & pigments: Molybdenum red, molybdenum yellow, molybdenum blue and other high-temperature pigments for ceramics, enamel, glass coloring.

  • Flame retardants: Halogen-free flame retardants for engineering plastics, rubber, coatings with good smoke suppression and thermal stability.

  • Other molybdenum compounds: Raw material for sodium molybdate, calcium molybdate, bismuth molybdate, praseodymium molybdate, etc.

8. Other Applications

  • Pharmaceutical & biochemical: Enzyme inhibitors, radioactive molybdenum sources, biological probes.

  • Environmental protection: Phosphorus removal from wastewater, heavy metal capture, additives for flue gas denitrification catalysts.

  • Electroplating: Molybdate electroplating, metal coloring, brush plating.

Package: 25kg/bag or 25kg/drum

Delivery time: 7-15 working days after receiving your deposit or according to clients requirement.

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