10102-40-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Sodium molybdate dihydrate
• Synonyms: SODIUM MOLYBDATE extrapure AR;SODIUM MOLYBDATE pure;Sodium molybdate dihydrate, min. 39,5 Mo;Sodium molybdenum oxide, Puratronic, 99.998% (metals basis);SODIUM MOLYBRATE;SODIUM MOLYBDATE-2-HYDRATE EXTRA PURE, D AB;SODIUM MOLYBDATE DIHYDRATE, 99+%, A.C.S. REAGENT;MOLYBDIC ACID SODIUM DIHYDRATE
• CAS NO: 10102-40-6
• Molecular Formula: H4MoNa2O6
• Molecular Weight: 241.9477
• EINECS: 231-551-7
• Product Categories: Water Ttreatment Chemicals;inorganic compound
• Mol File: 10102-40-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 100 °C (dec.)(lit.)
• Appearance: White/Solid
• Density: 2.37 g/mL at 25 °C
• Storage Temp.: Store at RT.
• Solubility: 840g/l
• Water Solubility: 56 g/100 mL (O ºC)
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Merck: 14,8645
• CAS DataBase Reference: Sodium molybdate dihydrate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Sodium molybdate dihydrate(10102-40-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Sodium molybdate dihydrate(10102-40-6)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi,Xn
• Statements: 36/37/38-20/21/22
• Safety Statements: 24/25-36-26
• WGK Germany: 1
• RTECS: QA5085000
• TSCA: Yes
• Hazardous Substances Data: 10102-40-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Sodium molybdate dihydrate (Na2MoO4.2H2O) is a basic inorganic compound with a white crystalline or powder form. It is characterized by its orthorhombic crystal system and space group Pbca. This dihydrate form of sodium molybdate is widely used in various applications across different industries due to its unique properties.

Uses

Used in Pigment Industry:
Sodium molybdate dihydrate is used as a pigment in the manufacture of inorganic and organic pigments. Its chemical properties contribute to the stability and color characteristics of the pigments.
Used in Corrosion Inhibition:
Sodium molybdate dihydrate serves as a corrosion inhibitor, protecting metals from degradation and extending their service life.
Used in Metal Finishing:
In the metal finishing industry, sodium molybdate dihydrate is used as a bath additive, enhancing the quality and appearance of the finished metal products.
Used in Chemical Analysis:
Sodium molybdate dihydrate is used as a reagent for alkaloids, aiding in the identification and analysis of these organic compounds.
Used in Biological Research:
Sodium molybdate dihydrate has been used as a phosphatase inhibitor during Western blot analysis, a technique used to detect specific proteins in a sample.
Used in Material Synthesis:
Sodium molybdate dihydrate is utilized in the preparation of various materials, such as shuttle-like barium molybdate (BaMoO4) microstructures, nickel-molybdenum-zinc (NiMoZn) electrodes, and Eu3+ doped lead molybdate (PbMoO4) nanocrystals.
Used in Microbiology:
Sodium molybdate dihydrate may be used to prepare the modified Luria broth for growing Methylobacterium extorquens AM1 cells, a bacterium of interest in microbiological research.
Used as a Micronutrient:
Sodium molybdate dihydrate also serves as a micronutrient for plants and animals, promoting growth and development by providing essential trace elements.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from hot water (1mL/g) by cooling to 0o.

InChI:InChI=1/Mo.2Na.2H2O.4O/h;;;2*1H2;;;;/q;2*+1;;;;;2*-1/rMoO4.2Na.2H2O/c2-1(3,4)5;;;;/h;;;2*1H2/q-2;2*+1;;