Ammonium molybdate

Product Name: Ammonium Molybdate

Chemical Formula: (NH₄)₂MoO₄ (ortho) / (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄·4H₂O (hepta)

Key Features: White or light yellow crystalline powder, high solubility in water, excellent thermal stability, high molybdenum content, low impurity levels, non-toxic under normal handling.

Main Applications by Industry:

Agriculture: As essential micronutrient source for crops (legumes, vegetables, citrus), prevents molybdenum deficiency, enhances nitrogen fixation and enzyme activity.

Chemical Synthesis: As raw material for producing high-purity molybdenum compounds, catalysts (hydrodesulfurization, hydrogenation), and molybdenum metal powder.

Petrochemical Industry: As key component in hydrotreating catalysts for crude oil refining, removes sulfur and nitrogen impurities.

Fertilizer Industry: Used in production of molybdenum-containing compound fertilizers and foliar sprays.

Pigments & Dyes: As intermediate for producing molybdenum-based pigments (molybdenum orange, molybdenum red) for paints, inks, and plastics.

Corrosion Inhibitors: Added to cooling water systems and metalworking fluids to prevent rust and corrosion.

Electronics Industry: For manufacturing thin-film transistors, photovoltaic devices, and as precursor for molybdenum oxide layers.

Laboratory & Reagents: As analytical reagent for phosphate determination, and for preparing staining solutions in microscopy.

Ceramics & Glass: As additive to improve color stability, thermal resistance, and mechanical properties of glass and ceramic glazes.

Metallurgy: As source of molybdenum for producing ferromolybdenum and alloy steels.

Handling & Safety:
May cause mild skin/eye irritation. Use gloves and safety goggles. Avoid dust generation and inhalation. Store in dry, well-ventilated area. Non-flammable but may decompose at high temperatures.