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##### CAS Number

12054-85-2















##### Grade

ACS















##### Packaging

Plastic Drum







































**Chemical Formula:** (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄·4H₂O
**Ammonium Molybdate** is a white crystalline compound widely used as a high-purity molybdenum source in chemical, catalytic, and agricultural applications. It is highly soluble in water and forms molybdate ions, making it valuable in research, metal finishing, and analytical testing. Its exceptional purity and consistent performance make it ideal for use in formulations requiring trace element precision.
**Appearance:**
White crystalline powder

**Uses:**
**Pharmaceutical Applications:**
Included in trace mineral formulations and molybdenum supplements to support essential enzymatic functions in the human body.
**Industrial Applications:**
Used as a corrosion inhibitor in water treatment and metal finishing. It also serves as a raw material in producing molybdenum catalysts for petroleum refining and oxidation reactions.
**Laboratory & Analytical Chemistry:**
Employed as a reagent in phosphorus and arsenic analysis and as a standard compound for determining molybdenum concentrations.
**Agriculture:**
Used in fertilizer formulations as a micronutrient to enhance nitrogen fixation and crop health in leguminous plants.







































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